Otopeni: population and statistics
Otopeni has a population of 23,276 (2026) across 31.8 km², or 731 people per km². It ranks 98 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +54.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 23,276 residents
- 31.8 km²
- 731 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Otopeni ranks No. 7 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 169.1 ‰ in Otopeni, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 805 ‰ in Otopeni, compared with an average of 336 ‰ in Ilfov County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Otopeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,622 businesses).
Otopeni in numbers
Where is Otopeni?
Population of Otopeni over time
Otopeni had 15,060 residents in 2016 and 23,276 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,102 |
| 2022 | 19,986 |
| 2023 | 21,016 |
| 2024 | 21,869 |
| 2025 | 22,660 |
| 2026 | 23,276 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- “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 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,459 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Otopeni
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 | Otopeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.2 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 80 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,067 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Otopeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.97 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,256 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.48 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 454 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 14,703 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 71 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 631.7 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 467 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 77.8 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 50 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.23 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 38 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Otopeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.75 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 433 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,228 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 18 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Otopeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 169.1 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 9 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.81 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 19 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Otopeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 805 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 7 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 | Otopeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 10.5 nights | 1.6 | 0.4 | ranked 56 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7,433 ‰ | 1,158 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 37 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81.1 ‰ | 14.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 141 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Otopeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 64.4 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 227 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.70 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,164 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Otopeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 5.20 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 40 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.03 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 216 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Otopeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 172 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 213 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Otopeni
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 trade2,129 · 17.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical1,652 · 13.2%
- Administrative and support services1,336 · 10.7%
- Real estate973 · 7.8%
- Transport and storage972 · 7.8%
- Information and communication919 · 7.4%
- Construction799 · 6.4%
- Manufacturing757 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,622 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)1,348 · 10.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy1,053 · 8.4%
- Real estate activities973 · 7.8%
- Office administration and business support activities794 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities740 · 5.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities729 · 5.8%
- Specialised construction activities639 · 5.1%
- Advertising and market research625 · 5.0%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities562 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Otopeni?
Otopeni has 23,276 residents (2026), ranking 98 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Otopeni?
Otopeni covers 31.8 km², with a density of 731 people per km².
Is the population of Otopeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Otopeni went from 15,060 to 23,276, a change of +54.6%.
Where is Otopeni?
Otopeni is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.550, longitude 26.070.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Otopeni?
In Otopeni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 169.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 9 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Otopeni?
In Otopeni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 805 ‰ (2024), ranking 7 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Otopeni?
The nearest to Otopeni are Tunari (5.0 km), Mogoșoaia (5.3 km), Corbeanca (5.8 km), Balotești (7.8 km), Chitila (8.3 km).