Urziceni (Ialomița County): population and statistics
Urziceni has a population of 15,499 (2026) across 54.0 km², or 287 people per km². It ranks 148 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,499 residents
- 54.0 km²
- 287 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Urziceni ranks No. 4 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 261 ‰ in Urziceni, compared with an average of 125 ‰ in Ialomița County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 418 ‰ in Urziceni, compared with an average of 180 ‰ in Ialomița County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Urziceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (426 businesses).
Urziceni in numbers
Where is Urziceni?
Population of Urziceni over time
Urziceni had 17,506 residents in 2016 and 15,499 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,390 |
| 2022 | 16,125 |
| 2023 | 15,933 |
| 2024 | 15,827 |
| 2025 | 15,607 |
| 2026 | 15,499 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,569 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
All indicators for Urziceni
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 | Urziceni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 908 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) | 5.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Urziceni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.23 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,409 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.03 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,242 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 170 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 402.7 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,646 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.4 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,921 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.55 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 830 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Urziceni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.03 km | 2.92 km | 6.17 km | ranked 828 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 484 m³ | 6,378 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 167 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Urziceni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.0 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 203 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.13 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 463 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Urziceni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 418 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 65 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Urziceni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 236 ‰ | 359 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 588 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 19.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 850 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Urziceni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.2 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 628 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.99 km | 3.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,091 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Urziceni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.16 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 152 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Urziceni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 261 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 36 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Urziceni
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 trade547 · 22.7%
- Transport and storage270 · 11.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical218 · 9.0%
- Construction191 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing181 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services180 · 7.5%
- Real estate156 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services130 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)426 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)263 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines218 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities171 · 7.1%
- Real estate activities156 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities131 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities114 · 4.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities97 · 4.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy89 · 3.7%
- Construction of buildings87 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Urziceni?
Urziceni has 15,499 residents (2026), ranking 148 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Urziceni?
Urziceni covers 54.0 km², with a density of 287 people per km².
Is the population of Urziceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Urziceni went from 17,506 to 15,499, a change of −11.5%.
Where is Urziceni?
Urziceni is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.718, longitude 26.645.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Urziceni?
In Urziceni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 261 ‰ (2025), ranking 36 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Urziceni?
In Urziceni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 418 ‰ (2024), ranking 65 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Urziceni?
The nearest to Urziceni are Manasia (3.9 km), Bărbulești (5.6 km), Alexeni (6.5 km), Borănești (6.7 km), Armășești (9.0 km).