Cernica: population and statistics
Cernica has a population of 11,480 (2026) across 38.8 km², or 296 people per km². It ranks 202 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +11.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,480 residents
- 38.8 km²
- 296 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Cernica ranks No. 15 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.2% in Cernica, compared with an average of 0.3% in Ilfov County and 2.0% nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 74.0 ‰ in Cernica, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Cernica: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (396 businesses).
Cernica in numbers
Where is Cernica?
Population of Cernica over time
Cernica had 10,341 residents in 2016 and 11,480 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,009 |
| 2022 | 11,105 |
| 2023 | 11,210 |
| 2024 | 11,302 |
| 2025 | 11,445 |
| 2026 | 11,480 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,429 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Glina, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pantelimon (33,263 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Cernica
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 | Cernica | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.3 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cernica | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.52 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,340 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.40 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 220 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,005 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 207 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 436.0 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,205 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.0 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 378 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.40 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 177 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cernica | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.26 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 602 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 423 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 236 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cernica | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.0 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 152 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.05 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 270 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cernica | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 217 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 350 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cernica | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.0 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,657 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.15 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 821 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cernica | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.61 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 738 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cernica | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cernica
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 trade499 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage264 · 11.6%
- Administrative and support services259 · 11.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical203 · 8.9%
- Construction194 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing161 · 7.1%
- Real estate138 · 6.1%
- Other service activities120 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)396 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)260 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines184 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities167 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities158 · 6.9%
- Real estate activities138 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings123 · 5.4%
- Office administration and business support activities120 · 5.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy114 · 5.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities109 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cernica?
Cernica has 11,480 residents (2026), ranking 202 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cernica?
Cernica covers 38.8 km², with a density of 296 people per km².
Is the population of Cernica growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cernica went from 10,341 to 11,480, a change of +11.0%.
Where is Cernica?
Cernica is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.401, longitude 26.279.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Cernica?
In Cernica, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.2% (2026), ranking 3,073 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cernica?
In Cernica, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 74.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 152 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Cernica?
The nearest to Cernica are Glina (4.3 km), Brănești (7.0 km), Pantelimon (8.4 km), Plătărești (8.9 km), Popești-Leordeni (9.0 km).