Călinești (Argeș County): population and statistics
Călinești has a population of 11,030 (2026) across 106.8 km², or 103 people per km². It ranks 215 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,030 residents
- 106.8 km²
- 103 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Călinești ranks No. 7 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 0.9 in Călinești, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Argeș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Călinești, compared with an average of 1.0 nights in Argeș County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Călinești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (193 businesses).
Călinești in numbers
Where is Călinești?
Population of Călinești over time
Călinești had 11,160 residents in 2016 and 11,030 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,152 |
| 2022 | 11,087 |
| 2023 | 10,999 |
| 2024 | 10,961 |
| 2025 | 11,024 |
| 2026 | 11,030 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,961 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ștefănești (16,812 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Călinești
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 | Călinești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,613 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Călinești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.78 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,339 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.54 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 713 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,064 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 271 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 368.4 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,918 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.4 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.18 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 587 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Călinești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.21 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 718 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 178 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 699 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Călinești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.9 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 817 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.81 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 561 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Călinești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Călinești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,151 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 846 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Călinești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.0 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 985 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Călinești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 589 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 508 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Călinești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,103 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Călinești
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 trade252 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage166 · 15.0%
- Administrative and support services105 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing93 · 8.4%
- Construction82 · 7.4%
- Other service activities72 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical71 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services49 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)193 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)146 · 13.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines146 · 13.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities97 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities78 · 7.1%
- Rental and leasing activities64 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings51 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities46 · 4.2%
- Food and beverage service activities45 · 4.1%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods41 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Călinești?
Călinești has 11,030 residents (2026), ranking 215 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Călinești?
Călinești covers 106.8 km², with a density of 103 people per km².
Is the population of Călinești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Călinești went from 11,160 to 11,030, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Călinești?
Călinești is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.876, longitude 25.019.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călinești?
In Călinești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,103 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Călinești?
In Călinești, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Călinești?
The nearest to Călinești are Ștefănești (5.2 km), Priboieni (5.2 km), Topoloveni (9.3 km), Bogați (10 km), Beleți-Negrești (10 km).