Vidra (Ilfov County): population and statistics
Vidra has a population of 9,338 (2026) across 67.0 km², or 139 people per km². It ranks 294 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,338 residents
- 67.0 km²
- 139 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Vidra ranks No. 21 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.45 ‰ in Vidra, compared with an average of 6.59 ‰ in Ilfov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 106.7 ‰ in Vidra, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Vidra: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (419 businesses).
Vidra in numbers
Where is Vidra?
Population of Vidra over time
Vidra had 8,406 residents in 2016 and 9,338 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,785 |
| 2022 | 8,789 |
| 2023 | 8,816 |
| 2024 | 8,901 |
| 2025 | 9,126 |
| 2026 | 9,338 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,380 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Copăceni, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Popești-Leordeni (51,701 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Vidra
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 | Vidra | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40.6 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 111 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vidra | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.39 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,012 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.45 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 13 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,036 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 280 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 432.2 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 76.2 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 60 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.00 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 385 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vidra | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.03 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 401 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 347 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 341 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vidra | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.7 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 48 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.75 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 116 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vidra | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,106 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 | Vidra | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.7 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,015 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vidra | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 639 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) | 0.96 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 259 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vidra | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vidra
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 trade608 · 24.3%
- Transport and storage286 · 11.4%
- Construction281 · 11.2%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management208 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing196 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services196 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical154 · 6.2%
- Other service activities108 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)419 · 16.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)350 · 14.0%
- Specialised construction activities245 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines213 · 8.5%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery206 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings167 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities153 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities95 · 3.8%
- Office administration and business support activities94 · 3.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities86 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vidra?
Vidra has 9,338 residents (2026), ranking 294 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vidra?
Vidra covers 67.0 km², with a density of 139 people per km².
Is the population of Vidra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vidra went from 8,406 to 9,338, a change of +11.1%.
Where is Vidra?
Vidra is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.267, longitude 26.150.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vidra?
In Vidra, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.45 ‰ (2025), ranking 13 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vidra?
In Vidra, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 106.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 48 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Vidra?
The nearest to Vidra are Copăceni (3.9 km), Colibași (5.9 km), Berceni (6.6 km), 1 Decembrie (8.4 km), Adunații-Copăceni (8.8 km).