Voluntari: population and statistics
Voluntari has a population of 50,126 (2026) across 37.9 km², or 1,323 people per km². It ranks 46 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +23.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 50,126 residents
- 37.9 km²
- 1,323 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Voluntari ranks No. 2 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 214.8 ‰ in Voluntari, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 101.1 m² in Voluntari, compared with an average of 71.3 m² in Ilfov County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Voluntari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (4,428 businesses).
Voluntari in numbers
Where is Voluntari?
Population of Voluntari over time
Voluntari had 40,546 residents in 2016 and 50,126 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 44,371 |
| 2022 | 45,149 |
| 2023 | 46,188 |
| 2024 | 47,428 |
| 2025 | 48,662 |
| 2026 | 50,126 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,308 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.6 times the national average.
All indicators for Voluntari
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 | Voluntari | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50.7 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 74 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,923 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Voluntari | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.31 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,392 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.46 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,252 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 28,270 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 40 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 564.0 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 818 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 101.1 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 4 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.20 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 27 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Voluntari | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.85 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 760 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 836 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 36 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Voluntari | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 214.8 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.01 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 5 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Voluntari | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 767 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 9 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 | Voluntari | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.6 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 1,158 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 756 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 14.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,248 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Voluntari | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 57.4 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 295 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.35 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,245 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Voluntari | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.47 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 207 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Voluntari | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 176 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 197 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 387 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Voluntari
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 trade6,014 · 18.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical4,165 · 12.9%
- Administrative and support services3,320 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage2,751 · 8.5%
- Real estate2,751 · 8.5%
- Construction2,292 · 7.1%
- Information and communication2,252 · 7.0%
- Manufacturing1,754 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)4,428 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4,060 · 12.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy2,760 · 8.6%
- Real estate activities2,751 · 8.5%
- Office administration and business support activities2,086 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities2,029 · 6.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities1,836 · 5.7%
- Specialised construction activities1,814 · 5.6%
- Advertising and market research1,703 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings1,562 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Voluntari?
Voluntari has 50,126 residents (2026), ranking 46 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Voluntari?
Voluntari covers 37.9 km², with a density of 1,323 people per km².
Is the population of Voluntari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Voluntari went from 40,546 to 50,126, a change of +23.6%.
Where is Voluntari?
Voluntari is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.492, longitude 26.191.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Voluntari?
In Voluntari, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 214.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 3 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Voluntari?
In Voluntari, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 101.1 m² (2025), ranking 4 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Voluntari?
The nearest to Voluntari are Dobroești (4.3 km), Pantelimon (4.5 km), Ștefăneștii de Jos (4.8 km), Afumați (6.0 km), Găneasa (6.0 km).