Căteasca: population and statistics
Căteasca has a population of 3,566 (2026) across 78.9 km², or 45.2 people per km². It ranks 1,257 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,566 residents
- 78.9 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Căteasca ranks No. 39 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 70.7 ‰ in Căteasca, compared with an average of 58.7 ‰ in Argeș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 297 ‰ in Căteasca, compared with an average of 258 ‰ in Argeș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Căteasca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (94 businesses).
Căteasca in numbers
Where is Căteasca?
Neighbouring localities
- Oarja6.3 km · 2,693
- Topoloveni6.8 km · 9,137
- Rătești8.1 km · 2,779
- Suseni8.6 km · 2,866
- Leordeni8.6 km · 5,095
- Rociu11 km · 2,218
- Teiu12 km · 1,157
- Bradu12 km · 10,045
All localities in Argeș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Căteasca over time
Căteasca had 3,724 residents in 2016 and 3,566 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,664 |
| 2022 | 3,613 |
| 2023 | 3,581 |
| 2024 | 3,603 |
| 2025 | 3,592 |
| 2026 | 3,566 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,046 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Oarja, 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Căteasca
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 | Căteasca | 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) | 18.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,698 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Căteasca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.36 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,207 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.17 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 173 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,952 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,003 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 547.4 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.24 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 566 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Căteasca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.87 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 100 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 418 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 240 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Căteasca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.7 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.05 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 270 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Căteasca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 297 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 177 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Căteasca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.4 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 660 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.22 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 620 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Căteasca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.40 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 848 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Căteasca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Căteasca
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 trade130 · 19.8%
- Transport and storage95 · 14.5%
- Administrative and support services69 · 10.5%
- Construction52 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing49 · 7.5%
- Real estate48 · 7.3%
- Other service activities43 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical41 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)94 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)93 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines79 · 12.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities69 · 10.5%
- Real estate activities48 · 7.3%
- Rental and leasing activities47 · 7.2%
- Specialised construction activities45 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings33 · 5.0%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods27 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities25 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Căteasca?
Căteasca has 3,566 residents (2026), ranking 1,257 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Căteasca?
Căteasca covers 78.9 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Căteasca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Căteasca went from 3,724 to 3,566, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Căteasca?
Căteasca is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.749, longitude 25.054.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căteasca?
In Căteasca, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 70.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 170 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căteasca?
In Căteasca, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 297 ‰ (2024), ranking 177 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Căteasca?
The nearest to Căteasca are Oarja (6.3 km), Topoloveni (6.8 km), Rătești (8.1 km), Suseni (8.6 km), Leordeni (8.6 km).