Cetățeni: population and statistics
Cetățeni has a population of 2,783 (2026) across 29.0 km², or 95.9 people per km². It ranks 1,739 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,783 residents
- 29.0 km²
- 96 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Cetățeni ranks No. 56 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 21.7% in Cetățeni, compared with an average of 2.7% in Argeș County and 2.0% nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.08 ‰ in Cetățeni, compared with an average of 0.60 ‰ in Argeș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Cetățeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Cetățeni in numbers
Where is Cetățeni?
Population of Cetățeni over time
Cetățeni had 3,007 residents in 2016 and 2,783 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,866 |
| 2022 | 2,830 |
| 2023 | 2,841 |
| 2024 | 2,809 |
| 2025 | 2,811 |
| 2026 | 2,783 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,066 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Văleni-Dâmbovița, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Voinești (5,704 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Cetățeni
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 | Cetățeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,907 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cetățeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.98 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,093 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,266 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,419 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,673 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 509.9 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,304 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.2 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,831 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cetățeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.2 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,951 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.52 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,240 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cetățeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 21.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 18 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cetățeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.2 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,262 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cetățeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.08 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 188 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cetățeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 135 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 485 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cetățeni
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 trade35 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage21 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing19 · 11.7%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 5.6%
- Other service activities8 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 17.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 11.1%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.4%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 6.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)9 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.6%
- Accommodation7 · 4.3%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 3.7%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cetățeni?
Cetățeni has 2,783 residents (2026), ranking 1,739 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cetățeni?
Cetățeni covers 29.0 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Cetățeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cetățeni went from 3,007 to 2,783, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Cetățeni?
Cetățeni is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.187, longitude 25.217.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Cetățeni?
In Cetățeni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 21.7% (2026), ranking 18 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cetățeni?
In Cetățeni, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.08 ‰ (2024), ranking 188 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Cetățeni?
The nearest to Cetățeni are Văleni-Dâmbovița (3.5 km), Pucheni (3.9 km), Malu cu Flori (4.0 km), Boteni (7.2 km), Stoenești (8.6 km).