Chiajna: population and statistics
Chiajna has a population of 42,968 (2026) across 16.3 km², or 2,638 people per km². It ranks 54 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +151.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 42,968 residents
- 16.3 km²
- 2,638 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Chiajna ranks No. 3 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 142.5 ‰ in Chiajna, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.3 ‰ in Chiajna, compared with an average of 7.8 ‰ in Ilfov County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Chiajna: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (2,704 businesses).
Chiajna in numbers
Where is Chiajna?
Population of Chiajna over time
Chiajna had 17,122 residents in 2016 and 42,968 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,611 |
| 2022 | 32,917 |
| 2023 | 35,720 |
| 2024 | 38,589 |
| 2025 | 40,647 |
| 2026 | 42,968 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,282 football pitches.
- Its population density is 29.0 times the national average.
All indicators for Chiajna
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 | Chiajna | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84.1 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 17 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.9 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 20 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,150 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chiajna | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,689 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.56 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,098 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 29,415 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 38 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 684.6 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 302 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.9 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,059 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.60 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 13 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chiajna | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.81 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 848 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 663 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 77 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chiajna | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 142.5 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 16 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.76 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 9 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chiajna | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 313 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 149 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 | Chiajna | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.0 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,092 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.18 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,515 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Chiajna | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.35 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 358 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,677 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chiajna | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,709 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chiajna
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 trade3,323 · 19.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical1,963 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services1,903 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage1,801 · 10.3%
- Construction1,405 · 8.0%
- Information and communication1,219 · 7.0%
- Real estate1,131 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing1,058 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)2,704 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)1,809 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines1,361 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities1,214 · 6.9%
- Real estate activities1,131 · 6.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy1,097 · 6.3%
- Office administration and business support activities1,006 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities984 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings936 · 5.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities888 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chiajna?
Chiajna has 42,968 residents (2026), ranking 54 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chiajna?
Chiajna covers 16.3 km², with a density of 2,638 people per km².
Is the population of Chiajna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chiajna went from 17,122 to 42,968, a change of +151.0%.
Where is Chiajna?
Chiajna is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.456, longitude 25.975.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chiajna?
In Chiajna, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 142.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 16 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chiajna?
In Chiajna, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,150 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Chiajna?
The nearest to Chiajna are Dragomirești-Vale (3.5 km), Chitila (6.8 km), Ciorogârla (7.3 km), Domnești (7.7 km), Clinceni (9.3 km).