Jilava: population and statistics
Jilava has a population of 10,760 (2026) across 26.6 km², or 404 people per km². It ranks 228 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,760 residents
- 26.6 km²
- 404 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Jilava ranks No. 18 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 115.9 ‰ in Jilava, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 383 ‰ in Jilava, compared with an average of 336 ‰ in Ilfov County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Jilava: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (540 businesses).
Jilava in numbers
Where is Jilava?
Population of Jilava over time
Jilava had 10,398 residents in 2016 and 10,760 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,599 |
| 2022 | 10,546 |
| 2023 | 10,534 |
| 2024 | 10,629 |
| 2025 | 10,677 |
| 2026 | 10,760 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,727 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is 1 Decembrie, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Popești-Leordeni (51,701 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Jilava
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 | Jilava | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.5 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 216 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jilava | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.23 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,570 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.70 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 649 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,037 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 279 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 375.2 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,877 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.3 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 276 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.21 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,004 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jilava | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.10 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 727 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 614 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 95 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jilava | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.9 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 35 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.55 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 53 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jilava | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 383 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 84 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 | Jilava | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.6 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,343 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.35 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,478 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Jilava | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.95 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 252 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 263 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Jilava | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Jilava
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 trade769 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage413 · 11.8%
- Construction336 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services334 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing322 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical302 · 8.7%
- Real estate181 · 5.2%
- Other service activities169 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)540 · 15.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)498 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines304 · 8.7%
- Specialised construction activities295 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities244 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings222 · 6.4%
- Real estate activities181 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities146 · 4.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy138 · 4.0%
- Rental and leasing activities135 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jilava?
Jilava has 10,760 residents (2026), ranking 228 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jilava?
Jilava covers 26.6 km², with a density of 404 people per km².
Is the population of Jilava growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jilava went from 10,398 to 10,760, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Jilava?
Jilava is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.344, longitude 26.091.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jilava?
In Jilava, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 115.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 35 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jilava?
In Jilava, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 383 ‰ (2024), ranking 84 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Jilava?
The nearest to Jilava are 1 Decembrie (5.8 km), Dărăști-Ilfov (6.1 km), Măgurele (7.2 km), Popești-Leordeni (7.5 km), Bucharest (7.8 km).