Copăceni (Ilfov County): population and statistics
Copăceni has a population of 2,805 (2026) across 12.5 km², or 224 people per km². It ranks 1,722 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,805 residents
- 12.5 km²
- 224 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Copăceni ranks No. 38 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Copăceni, compared with an average of 0.3% in Ilfov County and 2.0% nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 93.0 ‰ in Copăceni, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Copăceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (109 businesses).
Copăceni in numbers
Where is Copăceni?
Population of Copăceni over time
Copăceni had 2,675 residents in 2016 and 2,805 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,737 |
| 2022 | 2,760 |
| 2023 | 2,755 |
| 2024 | 2,764 |
| 2025 | 2,797 |
| 2026 | 2,805 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,756 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vidra (9,338 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Copăceni
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 | Copăceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,679 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 510 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Copăceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.13 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,487 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.20 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 110 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,417 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,676 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 505.2 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.6 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.99 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 193 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Copăceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.46 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 688 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 317 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 399 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Copăceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.0 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 79 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.35 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 229 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Copăceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 777 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Copăceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.3 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 388 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.57 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 952 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Copăceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.92 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 82 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 539 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Copăceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Copăceni
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 trade150 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage88 · 12.9%
- Administrative and support services80 · 11.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical62 · 9.1%
- Construction59 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing43 · 6.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 4.8%
- Other service activities32 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)109 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)87 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines65 · 9.5%
- Specialised construction activities53 · 7.8%
- Office administration and business support activities51 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities50 · 7.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy36 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings34 · 5.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services31 · 4.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities29 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Copăceni?
Copăceni has 2,805 residents (2026), ranking 1,722 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Copăceni?
Copăceni covers 12.5 km², with a density of 224 people per km².
Is the population of Copăceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Copăceni went from 2,675 to 2,805, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Copăceni?
Copăceni is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.267, longitude 26.101.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Copăceni?
In Copăceni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 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 Copăceni?
In Copăceni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 93.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 79 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Copăceni?
The nearest to Copăceni are Vidra (3.9 km), 1 Decembrie (5.1 km), Adunații-Copăceni (5.5 km), Dărăști-Ilfov (8.1 km), Jilava (8.5 km).