Căldăraru: population and statistics
Căldăraru has a population of 1,904 (2026) across 60.1 km², or 31.7 people per km². It ranks 2,411 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,904 residents
- 60.1 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Căldăraru ranks No. 81 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.8 ‰ in Căldăraru, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Argeș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 29.0 m² in Căldăraru, compared with an average of 51.5 m² in Argeș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Căldăraru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Căldăraru in numbers
Where is Căldăraru?
Neighbouring localities
- Miroși6.7 km · 1,965
- Ungheni6.7 km · 2,259
- Râca8.4 km · 870
- Recea9.6 km · 2,346
- Siliștea Gumești11 km · 2,045
- Bârla12 km · 3,797
- Izvoru12 km · 2,015
- Balaci12 km · 1,324
All localities in Argeș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Căldăraru over time
Căldăraru had 2,368 residents in 2016 and 1,904 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,146 |
| 2022 | 2,061 |
| 2023 | 2,020 |
| 2024 | 1,990 |
| 2025 | 1,951 |
| 2026 | 1,904 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,413 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Miroși, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârla (3,797 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Căldăraru
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 | Căldăraru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,136 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 486 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Căldăraru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.48 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 143 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.10 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 914 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,528 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,484 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 802.5 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 118 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 29.0 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,133 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Căldăraru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.4 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.53 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,897 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Căldăraru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Căldăraru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.8 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 809 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.40 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 273 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Căldăraru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Căldăraru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Căldăraru
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 trade34 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage18 · 12.2%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing14 · 9.5%
- Construction12 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 6.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 20.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 10.2%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering7 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Căldăraru?
Căldăraru has 1,904 residents (2026), ranking 2,411 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Căldăraru?
Căldăraru covers 60.1 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Căldăraru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Căldăraru went from 2,368 to 1,904, a change of −19.6%.
Where is Căldăraru?
Căldăraru is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.461, longitude 24.939.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căldăraru?
In Căldăraru, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,136 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Căldăraru?
In Căldăraru, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 29.0 m² (2025), ranking 3,133 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Căldăraru?
The nearest to Căldăraru are Miroși (6.7 km), Ungheni (6.7 km), Râca (8.4 km), Recea (9.6 km), Siliștea Gumești (11 km).