Glina: population and statistics
Glina has a population of 8,627 (2026) across 28.9 km², or 299 people per km². It ranks 327 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,627 residents
- 28.9 km²
- 299 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Glina ranks No. 24 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 108.7 ‰ in Glina, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.2 in Glina, compared with an average of 2.7 per 10,000 inh. in Ilfov County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Glina: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (420 businesses).
Glina in numbers
Where is Glina?
Population of Glina over time
Glina had 8,083 residents in 2016 and 8,627 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,391 |
| 2022 | 8,371 |
| 2023 | 8,472 |
| 2024 | 8,510 |
| 2025 | 8,574 |
| 2026 | 8,627 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,042 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cernica, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Popești-Leordeni (51,701 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Glina
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 | Glina | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.2 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 368 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Glina | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.45 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,357 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.29 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 326 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,100 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 268 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 475.3 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,708 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 71.5 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 125 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.13 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 358 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Glina | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.60 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 671 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 486 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 166 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Glina | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.7 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 45 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.66 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 22 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Glina | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 206 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 382 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Glina | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.3 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 977 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.65 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 934 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Glina | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Glina | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Glina
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 trade540 · 21.0%
- Administrative and support services320 · 12.5%
- Transport and storage300 · 11.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical234 · 9.1%
- Construction214 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing195 · 7.6%
- Other service activities148 · 5.8%
- Real estate140 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)420 · 16.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)294 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines205 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities186 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities185 · 7.2%
- Office administration and business support activities148 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities140 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities128 · 5.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy124 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings113 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glina?
Glina has 8,627 residents (2026), ranking 327 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Glina?
Glina covers 28.9 km², with a density of 299 people per km².
Is the population of Glina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Glina went from 8,083 to 8,627, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Glina?
Glina is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.369, longitude 26.248.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Glina?
In Glina, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 108.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 45 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Glina?
In Glina, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Glina?
The nearest to Glina are Cernica (4.3 km), Popești-Leordeni (6.3 km), Berceni (7.3 km), Plătărești (9.7 km), Pantelimon (10.0 km).