Pantelimon (Ilfov County): population and statistics
Pantelimon has a population of 33,263 (2026) across 68.7 km², or 484 people per km². It ranks 71 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +23.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 33,263 residents
- 68.7 km²
- 484 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Pantelimon ranks No. 5 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 0.9 in Pantelimon, compared with an average of 2.7 per 10,000 inh. in Ilfov County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 123.4 ‰ in Pantelimon, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Pantelimon: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,847 businesses).
Pantelimon in numbers
Where is Pantelimon?
Population of Pantelimon over time
Pantelimon had 26,871 residents in 2016 and 33,263 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,201 |
| 2022 | 30,768 |
| 2023 | 31,393 |
| 2024 | 32,143 |
| 2025 | 32,857 |
| 2026 | 33,263 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,625 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dobroești, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Voluntari (50,126 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Pantelimon
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 | Pantelimon | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.3 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 132 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 277 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) | 8.6 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pantelimon | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.80 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,479 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.85 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 152 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 17,334 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 61 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 521.1 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,184 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 73.1 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 98 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.85 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 51 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pantelimon | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.49 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 684 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 768 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 49 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pantelimon | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.4 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 28 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.75 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 49 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pantelimon | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 323 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 137 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 | Pantelimon | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.5 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,430 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.13 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,057 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pantelimon | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.68 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 286 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pantelimon | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,103 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pantelimon
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 trade2,381 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage1,205 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services1,153 · 10.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical1,127 · 10.5%
- Construction823 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing714 · 6.6%
- Real estate622 · 5.8%
- Information and communication614 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,847 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)1,372 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines866 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities713 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities687 · 6.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy635 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities634 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities622 · 5.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities511 · 4.7%
- Construction of buildings504 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pantelimon?
Pantelimon has 33,263 residents (2026), ranking 71 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pantelimon?
Pantelimon covers 68.7 km², with a density of 484 people per km².
Is the population of Pantelimon growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pantelimon went from 26,871 to 33,263, a change of +23.8%.
Where is Pantelimon?
Pantelimon is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.453, longitude 26.204.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pantelimon?
In Pantelimon, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,103 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pantelimon?
In Pantelimon, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 123.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 28 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Pantelimon?
The nearest to Pantelimon are Dobroești (1.9 km), Voluntari (4.5 km), Găneasa (7.3 km), Cernica (8.4 km), Popești-Leordeni (8.5 km).