Cornetu: population and statistics
Cornetu has a population of 7,046 (2026) across 16.7 km², or 422 people per km². It ranks 437 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +20.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,046 residents
- 16.7 km²
- 422 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Cornetu ranks No. 29 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 105.7 ‰ in Cornetu, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.56 ‰ in Cornetu, compared with an average of 0.58 ‰ in Ilfov County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Cornetu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (305 businesses).
Cornetu in numbers
Where is Cornetu?
Population of Cornetu over time
Cornetu had 5,828 residents in 2016 and 7,046 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,397 |
| 2022 | 6,498 |
| 2023 | 6,610 |
| 2024 | 6,774 |
| 2025 | 6,933 |
| 2026 | 7,046 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,338 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bragadiru (38,983 residents), 3.0 km away.
All indicators for Cornetu
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 | Cornetu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.7 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 123 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.7 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 362 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,873 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cornetu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.26 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,196 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.69 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 415 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,551 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 348 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 504.0 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.0 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 197 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.11 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 187 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cornetu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.59 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 454 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 493 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 160 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cornetu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.7 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 50 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.97 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 281 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cornetu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 813 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 | Cornetu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.4 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,315 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.67 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 714 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cornetu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.56 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.56 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 51 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cornetu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 108 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,011 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cornetu
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 trade430 · 23.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical199 · 10.7%
- Construction192 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage189 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services179 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing127 · 6.8%
- Real estate118 · 6.3%
- Other service activities110 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)305 · 16.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)246 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities167 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines135 · 7.3%
- Real estate activities118 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities115 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings109 · 5.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy98 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities89 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering77 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cornetu?
Cornetu has 7,046 residents (2026), ranking 437 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cornetu?
Cornetu covers 16.7 km², with a density of 422 people per km².
Is the population of Cornetu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cornetu went from 5,828 to 7,046, a change of +20.9%.
Where is Cornetu?
Cornetu is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.350, longitude 25.950.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cornetu?
In Cornetu, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 105.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 50 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cornetu?
In Cornetu, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.56 ‰ (2024), ranking 51 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Cornetu?
The nearest to Cornetu are Bragadiru (3.0 km), Clinceni (3.5 km), Măgurele (4.0 km), Mihăilești (4.5 km), Domnești (6.2 km).