Ștefăneștii de Jos: population and statistics
Ștefăneștii de Jos has a population of 12,392 (2026) across 29.3 km², or 423 people per km². It ranks 182 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +82.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,392 residents
- 29.3 km²
- 423 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Ștefăneștii de Jos ranks No. 13 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 180.6 ‰ in Ștefăneștii de Jos, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.92 ‰ in Ștefăneștii de Jos, compared with an average of 14.48 ‰ in Ilfov County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Ștefăneștii de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (993 businesses).
Ștefăneștii de Jos in numbers
Where is Ștefăneștii de Jos?
Population of Ștefăneștii de Jos over time
Ștefăneștii de Jos had 6,783 residents in 2016 and 12,392 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,791 |
| 2022 | 10,226 |
| 2023 | 10,741 |
| 2024 | 11,327 |
| 2025 | 11,965 |
| 2026 | 12,392 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,102 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Afumați, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Voluntari (50,126 residents), 4.8 km away.
All indicators for Ștefăneștii de Jos
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 | Ștefăneștii de Jos | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57.7 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 52 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.1 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 125 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,093 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ștefăneștii de Jos | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.62 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,514 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.18 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 876 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,345 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 169 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 512.0 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.7 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.92 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 12 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ștefăneștii de Jos | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.07 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 731 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 642 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 84 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ștefăneștii de Jos | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 180.6 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 5 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.66 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 11 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ștefăneștii de Jos | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 415 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 67 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ștefăneștii de Jos | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.5 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,249 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.69 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,597 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ștefăneștii de Jos | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.66 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 190 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ștefăneștii de Jos | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ștefăneștii de Jos
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 trade1,351 · 21.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical698 · 11.1%
- Transport and storage694 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services653 · 10.4%
- Construction436 · 6.9%
- Real estate428 · 6.8%
- Information and communication391 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing350 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)993 · 15.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)829 · 13.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities450 · 7.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines429 · 6.8%
- Real estate activities428 · 6.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy403 · 6.4%
- Office administration and business support activities379 · 6.0%
- Specialised construction activities340 · 5.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities317 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings294 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ștefăneștii de Jos?
Ștefăneștii de Jos has 12,392 residents (2026), ranking 182 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ștefăneștii de Jos?
Ștefăneștii de Jos covers 29.3 km², with a density of 423 people per km².
Is the population of Ștefăneștii de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ștefăneștii de Jos went from 6,783 to 12,392, a change of +82.7%.
Where is Ștefăneștii de Jos?
Ștefăneștii de Jos is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.536, longitude 26.198.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefăneștii de Jos?
In Ștefăneștii de Jos, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 180.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 5 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefăneștii de Jos?
In Ștefăneștii de Jos, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.92 ‰ (2025), ranking 12 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Ștefăneștii de Jos?
The nearest to Ștefăneștii de Jos are Afumați (4.4 km), Voluntari (4.8 km), Tunari (5.4 km), Găneasa (6.7 km), Dascălu (8.3 km).