Afumați (Ilfov County): population and statistics
Afumați has a population of 8,487 (2026) across 60.5 km², or 140 people per km². It ranks 331 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,487 residents
- 60.5 km²
- 140 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Afumați ranks No. 25 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 282.1 ‰ in Afumați, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 804 ‰ in Afumați, compared with an average of 336 ‰ in Ilfov County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Afumați: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (1,203 businesses).
Afumați in numbers
Where is Afumați?
Population of Afumați over time
Afumați had 7,917 residents in 2016 and 8,487 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,225 |
| 2022 | 8,165 |
| 2023 | 8,242 |
| 2024 | 8,334 |
| 2025 | 8,404 |
| 2026 | 8,487 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,472 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Găneasa, 3.0 km away.
All indicators for Afumați
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 | Afumați | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.5 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 194 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,714 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Afumați | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.30 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,973 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.60 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 158 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,569 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 346 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 420.5 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,420 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 72.8 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 102 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.01 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 148 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Afumați | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.07 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 394 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 674 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 73 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Afumați | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 282.1 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.63 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Afumați | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 804 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 8 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 3,098 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Afumați | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.6 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 280 ‰ | 1,158 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 540 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 14.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,021 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Afumați | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 66.0 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 212 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.97 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,098 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Afumați | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.65 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 290 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.41 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 79 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Afumați | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Afumați
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 trade1,572 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage1,095 · 18.3%
- Administrative and support services641 · 10.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical414 · 6.9%
- Real estate387 · 6.5%
- Construction384 · 6.4%
- Manufacturing372 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services249 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)1,203 · 20.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,023 · 17.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities695 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines669 · 11.2%
- Real estate activities387 · 6.5%
- Specialised construction activities320 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities311 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities302 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings285 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy229 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Afumați?
Afumați has 8,487 residents (2026), ranking 331 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Afumați?
Afumați covers 60.5 km², with a density of 140 people per km².
Is the population of Afumați growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Afumați went from 7,917 to 8,487, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Afumați?
Afumați is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.525, longitude 26.252.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Afumați?
In Afumați, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 282.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 1 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Afumați?
In Afumați, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 804 ‰ (2024), ranking 8 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Afumați?
The nearest to Afumați are Găneasa (3.0 km), Ștefăneștii de Jos (4.4 km), Voluntari (6.0 km), Petrăchioaia (8.3 km), Dascălu (8.4 km).