Valea Ciorii: population and statistics
Valea Ciorii has a population of 1,722 (2026) across 52.4 km², or 32.9 people per km². It ranks 2,572 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,722 residents
- 52.4 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Valea Ciorii ranks No. 51 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Valea Ciorii, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Ialomița County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 11.6% in Valea Ciorii, compared with an average of 2.7% in Ialomița County and 2.0% nationally.
Valea Ciorii: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Valea Ciorii in numbers
Where is Valea Ciorii?
Population of Valea Ciorii over time
Valea Ciorii had 1,876 residents in 2016 and 1,722 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,801 |
| 2022 | 1,785 |
| 2023 | 1,773 |
| 2024 | 1,749 |
| 2025 | 1,746 |
| 2026 | 1,722 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,332 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Scânteia (3,411 residents), 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Valea Ciorii
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 | Valea Ciorii | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Ciorii | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.26 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 284 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 935 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,557 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 543.0 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 979 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.5 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 346 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Ciorii | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.1 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Ciorii | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 152 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valea Ciorii | 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) | 45 ‰ | 359 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 972 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 19.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 854 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Ciorii | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.0 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 843 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Ciorii | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Ciorii | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 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: Valea Ciorii
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 trade31 · 32.0%
- Manufacturing11 · 11.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage10 · 10.3%
- Construction9 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services8 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 7.2%
- Other service activities5 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 23.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 16.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 4.1%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Ciorii?
Valea Ciorii has 1,722 residents (2026), ranking 2,572 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Ciorii?
Valea Ciorii covers 52.4 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Ciorii growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Ciorii went from 1,876 to 1,722, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Valea Ciorii?
Valea Ciorii is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.733, longitude 27.531.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Ciorii?
In Valea Ciorii, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Valea Ciorii?
In Valea Ciorii, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 11.6% (2026), ranking 152 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Valea Ciorii?
The nearest to Valea Ciorii are Scânteia (7.3 km), Bărăganul (8.7 km), Ograda (9.2 km), Victoria (12 km), Bucu (13 km).