Slobozia (Ialomița County): population and statistics
Slobozia has a population of 47,366 (2026) across 127.3 km², or 372 people per km². It ranks 47 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 47,366 residents
- 127.3 km²
- 372 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Slobozia ranks No. 1 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 504 ‰ in Slobozia, compared with an average of 180 ‰ in Ialomița County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Slobozia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,021 businesses).
Slobozia in numbers
Where is Slobozia?
Population of Slobozia over time
Slobozia had 53,125 residents in 2016 and 47,366 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 50,796 |
| 2022 | 50,082 |
| 2023 | 49,411 |
| 2024 | 48,725 |
| 2025 | 48,017 |
| 2026 | 47,366 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,836 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Slobozia
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Slobozia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,271 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 576 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Slobozia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.28 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,560 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.33 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 16,207 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 65 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 342.2 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,052 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.0 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,972 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Slobozia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.27 km | 2.92 km | 6.17 km | ranked 897 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 413 m³ | 6,378 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 244 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Slobozia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.3 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 357 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.66 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Slobozia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 504 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 31 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Slobozia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 313 ‰ | 359 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 502 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 19.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 870 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Slobozia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 52.3 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 369 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.33 km | 3.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,253 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Slobozia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.55 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 117 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.03 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 216 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Slobozia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 199 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Slobozia
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade1,371 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage666 · 10.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical630 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services515 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing466 · 7.5%
- Construction426 · 6.8%
- Real estate378 · 6.1%
- Other service activities327 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,021 · 16.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)742 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines518 · 8.3%
- Real estate activities378 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities357 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities336 · 5.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities296 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities290 · 4.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy270 · 4.3%
- Food and beverage service activities261 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Slobozia?
Slobozia has 47,366 residents (2026), ranking 47 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Slobozia?
Slobozia covers 127.3 km², with a density of 372 people per km².
Is the population of Slobozia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Slobozia went from 53,125 to 47,366, a change of −10.8%.
Where is Slobozia?
Slobozia is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.564, longitude 27.366.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Slobozia?
In Slobozia, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 504 ‰ (2024), ranking 31 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Slobozia?
In Slobozia, “Existing dwellings” stands at 16,207 (2025), ranking 65 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Slobozia?
The nearest to Slobozia are Ciulnița (3.6 km), Amara (7.2 km), Cosâmbești (7.6 km), Gheorghe Lazăr (8.4 km), Perieți (9.9 km).