Stelnica: population and statistics
Stelnica has a population of 1,727 (2026) across 134.5 km², or 12.8 people per km². It ranks 2,570 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,727 residents
- 134.5 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Stelnica ranks No. 50 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.74 ‰ in Stelnica, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Ialomița County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Stelnica: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Stelnica in numbers
Where is Stelnica?
Population of Stelnica over time
Stelnica had 1,906 residents in 2016 and 1,727 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,814 |
| 2022 | 1,816 |
| 2023 | 1,810 |
| 2024 | 1,779 |
| 2025 | 1,746 |
| 2026 | 1,727 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,843 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.1 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Stelnica
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 | Stelnica | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 555 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stelnica | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.46 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 695 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.58 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,078 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 711 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,917 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411.7 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.9 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,154 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.90 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 408 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stelnica | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.3 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,402 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.58 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stelnica | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stelnica | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.2 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 932 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.34 km | 3.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 278 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Stelnica | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.74 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 35 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Stelnica | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 621 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stelnica
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 trade23 · 26.4%
- Transport and storage14 · 16.1%
- Manufacturing8 · 9.2%
- Construction7 · 8.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 19.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 17.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 8.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings5 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 5.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 4.6%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment3 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stelnica?
Stelnica has 1,727 residents (2026), ranking 2,570 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stelnica?
Stelnica covers 134.5 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Stelnica growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stelnica went from 1,906 to 1,727, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Stelnica?
Stelnica is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.391, longitude 27.961.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stelnica?
In Stelnica, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.74 ‰ (2024), ranking 35 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Stelnica?
In Stelnica, “Existing dwellings” stands at 711 (2025), ranking 2,917 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Stelnica?
The nearest to Stelnica are Cernavodă (8.2 km), Bordușani (8.5 km), Seimeni (11 km), Fetești (11 km), Saligny (15 km).