Gruiu: population and statistics
Gruiu has a population of 7,162 (2026) across 65.6 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 421 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,162 residents
- 65.6 km²
- 109 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Gruiu ranks No. 28 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.77 ‰ in Gruiu, compared with an average of 12.82 ‰ in Ilfov County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.54 ‰ in Gruiu, compared with an average of 0.58 ‰ in Ilfov County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Gruiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (256 businesses).
Gruiu in numbers
Where is Gruiu?
Population of Gruiu over time
Gruiu had 6,874 residents in 2016 and 7,162 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,980 |
| 2022 | 6,958 |
| 2023 | 6,998 |
| 2024 | 7,057 |
| 2025 | 7,131 |
| 2026 | 7,162 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,188 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Snagov, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Balotești (10,823 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Gruiu
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 | Gruiu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.0 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 494 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,460 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gruiu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.49 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 992 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.65 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 666 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,060 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 274 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 566.9 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.9 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,618 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.91 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 268 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gruiu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.06 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 239 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 395 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 260 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gruiu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.4 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 134 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.77 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 36 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gruiu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gruiu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.5 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,309 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.17 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 293 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gruiu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.26 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 376 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.54 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 55 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gruiu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 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: Gruiu
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 trade314 · 20.2%
- Transport and storage193 · 12.4%
- Administrative and support services174 · 11.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical144 · 9.3%
- Construction106 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing105 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services93 · 6.0%
- Information and communication86 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)256 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)168 · 10.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines144 · 9.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities103 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities98 · 6.3%
- Office administration and business support activities88 · 5.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy81 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities77 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings68 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities68 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gruiu?
Gruiu has 7,162 residents (2026), ranking 421 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gruiu?
Gruiu covers 65.6 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of Gruiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gruiu went from 6,874 to 7,162, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Gruiu?
Gruiu is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.733, longitude 26.217.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gruiu?
In Gruiu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.77 ‰ (2026), ranking 36 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gruiu?
In Gruiu, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.54 ‰ (2024), ranking 55 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Gruiu?
The nearest to Gruiu are Snagov (4.5 km), Balta Doamnei (4.6 km), Olari (5.7 km), Nuci (6.8 km), Gherghița (8.5 km).