Valea Măcrișului: population and statistics
Valea Măcrișului has a population of 1,485 (2026) across 49.9 km², or 29.8 people per km². It ranks 2,748 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,485 residents
- 49.9 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Valea Măcrișului ranks No. 56 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.3 m² in Valea Măcrișului, compared with an average of 45.9 m² in Ialomița County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.2 ‰ in Valea Măcrișului, compared with an average of 12.8 ‰ in Ialomița County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Valea Măcrișului: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Valea Măcrișului in numbers
Where is Valea Măcrișului?
Population of Valea Măcrișului over time
Valea Măcrișului had 1,792 residents in 2016 and 1,485 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,620 |
| 2022 | 1,581 |
| 2023 | 1,543 |
| 2024 | 1,510 |
| 2025 | 1,499 |
| 2026 | 1,485 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,989 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Grindu, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gârbovi (3,303 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Valea Măcrișului
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 Măcrișului | 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) | 13.5 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Măcrișului | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.14 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,485 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 959 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,519 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 645.8 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 426 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.3 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,895 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,388 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Măcrișului | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.3 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.35 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,272 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Măcrișului | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Măcrișului | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.7 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 857 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Măcrișului | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Măcrișului | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Măcrișului
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 · 25.4%
- Construction14 · 11.5%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing10 · 8.2%
- Transport and storage10 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 6.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 16.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 16.4%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 10.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 6.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities7 · 5.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Măcrișului?
Valea Măcrișului has 1,485 residents (2026), ranking 2,748 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Măcrișului?
Valea Măcrișului covers 49.9 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Măcrișului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Măcrișului went from 1,792 to 1,485, a change of −17.1%.
Where is Valea Măcrișului?
Valea Măcrișului is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.750, longitude 26.842.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Valea Măcrișului?
In Valea Măcrișului, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.3 m² (2025), ranking 2,895 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Măcrișului?
In Valea Măcrișului, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 295 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Măcrișului?
The nearest to Valea Măcrișului are Grindu (5.3 km), Gârbovi (7.0 km), Glodeanu-Siliștea (11 km), Ion Roată (11 km), Sfântu Gheorghe (11 km).