Măgurele (Ilfov County): population and statistics
Măgurele has a population of 14,507 (2026) across 44.3 km², or 328 people per km². It ranks 161 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +40.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,507 residents
- 44.3 km²
- 328 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Măgurele ranks No. 10 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 146.1 ‰ in Măgurele, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.58 ‰ in Măgurele, compared with an average of 6.59 ‰ in Ilfov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Măgurele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (959 businesses).
Măgurele in numbers
Where is Măgurele?
Population of Măgurele over time
Măgurele had 10,364 residents in 2016 and 14,507 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,996 |
| 2022 | 12,344 |
| 2023 | 12,950 |
| 2024 | 13,512 |
| 2025 | 14,059 |
| 2026 | 14,507 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,199 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bragadiru (38,983 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Măgurele
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 | Măgurele | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51.2 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 72 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) | 7.1 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Măgurele | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.73 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,301 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.58 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 57 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 8,093 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 124 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 557.9 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 860 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 77.7 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 51 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.24 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 345 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Măgurele | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.42 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 470 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 592 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 108 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Măgurele | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 146.1 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 12 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.10 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 7 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Măgurele | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 399 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 80 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Măgurele | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.6 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49 ‰ | 1,158 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 954 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 14.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 710 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Măgurele | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.7 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 810 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.36 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,002 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Măgurele | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.79 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 96 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Măgurele | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 166 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 239 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: Măgurele
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 trade1,205 · 20.0%
- Administrative and support services682 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage674 · 11.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical630 · 10.5%
- Construction494 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing417 · 6.9%
- Information and communication371 · 6.2%
- Other service activities337 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)959 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)659 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines525 · 8.7%
- Specialised construction activities441 · 7.3%
- Office administration and business support activities378 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities362 · 6.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy345 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities334 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings310 · 5.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities280 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Măgurele?
Măgurele has 14,507 residents (2026), ranking 161 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Măgurele?
Măgurele covers 44.3 km², with a density of 328 people per km².
Is the population of Măgurele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Măgurele went from 10,364 to 14,507, a change of +40.0%.
Where is Măgurele?
Măgurele is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.346, longitude 26.000.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măgurele?
In Măgurele, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 146.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 12 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măgurele?
In Măgurele, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.58 ‰ (2025), ranking 57 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Măgurele?
The nearest to Măgurele are Bragadiru (3.2 km), Dărăști-Ilfov (3.9 km), Cornetu (4.0 km), Clinceni (6.6 km), 1 Decembrie (6.8 km).