Traian (Ialomița County): population and statistics
Traian has a population of 3,105 (2026) across 47.0 km², or 66.1 people per km². It ranks 1,508 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,105 residents
- 47.0 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Traian ranks No. 20 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 30.7 m² in Traian, compared with an average of 45.9 m² in Ialomița County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 8.9% in Traian, compared with an average of 2.7% in Ialomița County and 2.0% nationally.
Traian: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Traian in numbers
Where is Traian?
Population of Traian over time
Traian had 3,252 residents in 2016 and 3,105 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,186 |
| 2022 | 3,159 |
| 2023 | 3,132 |
| 2024 | 3,158 |
| 2025 | 3,145 |
| 2026 | 3,105 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,576 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Grivița, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Amara (7,916 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Traian
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 | Traian | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Traian | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.63 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,375 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,304 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,874 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 420.0 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,429 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 30.7 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,743 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Traian | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.3 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.25 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,446 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Traian | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 273 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Traian | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.0 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,190 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Traian | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.97 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 523 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Traian | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 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: Traian
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 trade32 · 27.6%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 12.1%
- Construction13 · 11.2%
- Transport and storage13 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing12 · 10.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 8.6%
- Other service activities10 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services5 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 19.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 12.9%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 11.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 11.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings8 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 5.2%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods6 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Traian?
Traian has 3,105 residents (2026), ranking 1,508 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Traian?
Traian covers 47.0 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Traian growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Traian went from 3,252 to 3,105, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Traian?
Traian is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.764, longitude 27.336.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Traian?
In Traian, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 30.7 m² (2025), ranking 3,114 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Traian?
In Traian, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 8.9% (2026), ranking 273 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Traian?
The nearest to Traian are Grivița (5.4 km), Roșiori (5.5 km), Scânteia (8.5 km), Ciocile (10 km), Miloșești (10 km).