Petrăchioaia: population and statistics
Petrăchioaia has a population of 3,649 (2026) across 58.7 km², or 62.2 people per km². It ranks 1,220 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,649 residents
- 58.7 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Petrăchioaia ranks No. 35 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 103.6 ‰ in Petrăchioaia, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.1% in Petrăchioaia, compared with an average of 0.3% in Ilfov County and 2.0% nationally.
Petrăchioaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (177 businesses).
Petrăchioaia in numbers
Where is Petrăchioaia?
Population of Petrăchioaia over time
Petrăchioaia had 3,311 residents in 2016 and 3,649 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,550 |
| 2022 | 3,585 |
| 2023 | 3,603 |
| 2024 | 3,604 |
| 2025 | 3,622 |
| 2026 | 3,649 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,221 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sinești, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Afumați (8,487 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Petrăchioaia
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 | Petrăchioaia | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.9 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petrăchioaia | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.82 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,822 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,974 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 984 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 541.0 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 994 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.3 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 439 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petrăchioaia | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.6 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 56 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.85 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 111 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petrăchioaia | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 145 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 3,098 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Petrăchioaia | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.37 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 351 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Petrăchioaia | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Petrăchioaia
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 trade236 · 29.1%
- Transport and storage143 · 17.6%
- Construction64 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing58 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services57 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical50 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services46 · 5.7%
- Information and communication32 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)177 · 21.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)131 · 16.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines107 · 13.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities68 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities57 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings48 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities38 · 4.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy30 · 3.7%
- Office administration and business support activities28 · 3.5%
- Rental and leasing activities27 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petrăchioaia?
Petrăchioaia has 3,649 residents (2026), ranking 1,220 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Petrăchioaia?
Petrăchioaia covers 58.7 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Petrăchioaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Petrăchioaia went from 3,311 to 3,649, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Petrăchioaia?
Petrăchioaia is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.583, longitude 26.317.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petrăchioaia?
In Petrăchioaia, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 103.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 56 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Petrăchioaia?
In Petrăchioaia, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.1% (2026), ranking 3,098 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Petrăchioaia?
The nearest to Petrăchioaia are Sinești (5.6 km), Dascălu (5.7 km), Afumați (8.3 km), Grădiștea (9.4 km), Moara Vlăsiei (9.5 km).