Snagov: population and statistics
Snagov has a population of 8,389 (2026) across 90.2 km², or 93.0 people per km². It ranks 338 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,389 residents
- 90.2 km²
- 93 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Snagov ranks No. 26 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.47 ‰ in Snagov, compared with an average of 12.82 ‰ in Ilfov County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.54 ‰ in Snagov, compared with an average of 6.59 ‰ in Ilfov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Snagov: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (430 businesses).
Snagov in numbers
Where is Snagov?
Population of Snagov over time
Snagov had 7,461 residents in 2016 and 8,389 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,964 |
| 2022 | 8,045 |
| 2023 | 8,054 |
| 2024 | 8,198 |
| 2025 | 8,344 |
| 2026 | 8,389 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,633 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gruiu, 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Snagov
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 | Snagov | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.7 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 177 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.4 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Snagov | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.83 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,817 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.54 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 29 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,994 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 178 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 714.5 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 239 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 78.7 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 39 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.33 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 29 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Snagov | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.62 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 59 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 790 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 44 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Snagov | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 140.8 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 18 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.47 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 16 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Snagov | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 212 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 368 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 | Snagov | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.0 nights | 1.6 | 0.4 | ranked 208 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,652 ‰ | 1,158 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 145 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 14.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 578 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Snagov | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.9 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 847 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.88 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 677 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Snagov | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.55 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 310 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.31 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 102 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Snagov | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 184 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Snagov
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 trade586 · 15.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical544 · 14.4%
- Administrative and support services454 · 12.0%
- Real estate360 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services268 · 7.1%
- Transport and storage265 · 7.0%
- Construction261 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing201 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)430 · 11.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)405 · 10.7%
- Real estate activities360 · 9.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities293 · 7.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy255 · 6.8%
- Office administration and business support activities232 · 6.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities218 · 5.8%
- Specialised construction activities209 · 5.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines186 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities174 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Snagov?
Snagov has 8,389 residents (2026), ranking 338 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Snagov?
Snagov covers 90.2 km², with a density of 93 people per km².
Is the population of Snagov growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Snagov went from 7,461 to 8,389, a change of +12.4%.
Where is Snagov?
Snagov is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.709, longitude 26.171.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Snagov?
In Snagov, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.47 ‰ (2026), ranking 16 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Snagov?
In Snagov, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.54 ‰ (2025), ranking 29 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Snagov?
The nearest to Snagov are Gruiu (4.5 km), Ciolpani (5.3 km), Balta Doamnei (6.9 km), Olari (8.6 km), Moara Vlăsiei (9.5 km).