Grădiștea (Ilfov County): population and statistics
Grădiștea has a population of 3,105 (2026) across 28.8 km², or 108 people per km². It ranks 1,508 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,105 residents
- 28.8 km²
- 108 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Grădiștea ranks No. 37 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.70 ‰ in Grădiștea, compared with an average of 6.59 ‰ in Ilfov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.80 ‰ in Grădiștea, compared with an average of 12.82 ‰ in Ilfov County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Grădiștea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (93 businesses).
Grădiștea in numbers
Where is Grădiștea?
Population of Grădiștea over time
Grădiștea had 3,133 residents in 2016 and 3,105 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,115 |
| 2022 | 3,094 |
| 2023 | 3,103 |
| 2024 | 3,117 |
| 2025 | 3,103 |
| 2026 | 3,105 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,035 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Nuci, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moara Vlăsiei (6,792 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Grădiștea
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 | Grădiștea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 738 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,714 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.71 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 228 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.70 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 98 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,611 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,385 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 518.8 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,212 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.5 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 472 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.76 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 121 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.34 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 289 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 282 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 474 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.4 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 212 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.80 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 176 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.2 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,578 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.61 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 298 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.97 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 152 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.97 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 251 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 126 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grădiștea
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 trade113 · 20.2%
- Construction60 · 10.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical60 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services59 · 10.5%
- Transport and storage58 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing34 · 6.1%
- Other service activities33 · 5.9%
- Information and communication32 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)93 · 16.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities54 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines43 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings40 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities37 · 6.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy33 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities28 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 4.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities25 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grădiștea?
Grădiștea has 3,105 residents (2026), ranking 1,508 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grădiștea?
Grădiștea covers 28.8 km², with a density of 108 people per km².
Is the population of Grădiștea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grădiștea went from 3,133 to 3,105, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Grădiștea?
Grădiștea is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.667, longitude 26.300.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grădiștea?
In Grădiștea, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.70 ‰ (2025), ranking 98 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grădiștea?
In Grădiștea, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.80 ‰ (2026), ranking 176 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Grădiștea?
The nearest to Grădiștea are Nuci (5.6 km), Fierbinți-Târg (6.8 km), Moara Vlăsiei (7.9 km), Dascălu (8.4 km), Petrăchioaia (9.4 km).