Balotești: population and statistics
Balotești has a population of 10,823 (2026) across 50.3 km², or 215 people per km². It ranks 226 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +30.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,823 residents
- 50.3 km²
- 215 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Balotești ranks No. 16 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 140.3 ‰ in Balotești, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.00 ‰ in Balotești, compared with an average of 6.59 ‰ in Ilfov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Balotești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (615 businesses).
Balotești in numbers
Where is Balotești?
Population of Balotești over time
Balotești had 8,265 residents in 2016 and 10,823 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,180 |
| 2022 | 9,353 |
| 2023 | 9,637 |
| 2024 | 10,087 |
| 2025 | 10,540 |
| 2026 | 10,823 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,048 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Corbeanca, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Otopeni (23,276 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Balotești
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 | Balotești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.4 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 79 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.4 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 394 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Balotești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.54 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,912 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.00 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 23 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,659 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 159 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 615.3 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 539 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 74.9 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 74 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.60 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 32 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Balotești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.62 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 158 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 826 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 39 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Balotești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 140.3 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 19 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.41 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 56 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Balotești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 297 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 177 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Balotești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.8 nights | 1.6 | 0.4 | ranked 225 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,523 ‰ | 1,158 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 154 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 14.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,075 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Balotești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.0 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 675 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.95 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 520 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Balotești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.88 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 86 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 389 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Balotești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Balotești
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 trade802 · 17.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical650 · 14.0%
- Administrative and support services518 · 11.2%
- Information and communication358 · 7.7%
- Transport and storage336 · 7.2%
- Construction303 · 6.5%
- Real estate301 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing292 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)615 · 13.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)474 · 10.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy410 · 8.8%
- Office administration and business support activities307 · 6.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities306 · 6.6%
- Real estate activities301 · 6.5%
- Advertising and market research258 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities243 · 5.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines235 · 5.1%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities234 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balotești?
Balotești has 10,823 residents (2026), ranking 226 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Balotești?
Balotești covers 50.3 km², with a density of 215 people per km².
Is the population of Balotești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Balotești went from 8,265 to 10,823, a change of +30.9%.
Where is Balotești?
Balotești is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.617, longitude 26.100.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balotești?
In Balotești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 140.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 19 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balotești?
In Balotești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.00 ‰ (2025), ranking 23 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Balotești?
The nearest to Balotești are Corbeanca (4.4 km), Otopeni (7.8 km), Tunari (7.9 km), Moara Vlăsiei (9.2 km), Periș (9.8 km).