Chitila: population and statistics
Chitila has a population of 16,320 (2026) across 11.8 km², or 1,377 people per km². It ranks 140 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,320 residents
- 11.8 km²
- 1,377 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Chitila ranks No. 8 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.2% in Chitila, compared with an average of 0.3% in Ilfov County and 2.0% nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 92.3 ‰ in Chitila, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Chitila: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (625 businesses).
Chitila in numbers
Where is Chitila?
Population of Chitila over time
Chitila had 15,029 residents in 2016 and 16,320 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,919 |
| 2022 | 15,975 |
| 2023 | 16,018 |
| 2024 | 16,231 |
| 2025 | 16,194 |
| 2026 | 16,320 |
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 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,660 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mogoșoaia, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Chiajna (42,968 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Chitila
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 | Chitila | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.4 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 246 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 853 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chitila | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.53 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,335 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.14 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 893 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,925 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 153 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 424.3 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,361 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.5 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 213 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.12 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 360 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chitila | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.86 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 759 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 694 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 69 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chitila | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.3 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 82 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.76 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 182 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chitila | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 199 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 404 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 | Chitila | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 49.3 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 416 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.90 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 881 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Chitila | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.31 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 138 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 | Chitila | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chitila
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 trade841 · 20.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical461 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services461 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage455 · 10.8%
- Construction348 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing287 · 6.8%
- Real estate247 · 5.9%
- Information and communication242 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)625 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)498 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines319 · 7.6%
- Specialised construction activities299 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities277 · 6.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy271 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities247 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities227 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings198 · 4.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities188 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chitila?
Chitila has 16,320 residents (2026), ranking 140 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chitila?
Chitila covers 11.8 km², with a density of 1,377 people per km².
Is the population of Chitila growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chitila went from 15,029 to 16,320, a change of +8.6%.
Where is Chitila?
Chitila is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.517, longitude 25.975.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Chitila?
In Chitila, “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 Chitila?
In Chitila, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 92.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 82 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Chitila?
The nearest to Chitila are Mogoșoaia (3.6 km), Buftea (6.2 km), Dragomirești-Vale (6.5 km), Chiajna (6.8 km), Săbăreni (7.4 km).