Alexandru Odobescu: population and statistics
Alexandru Odobescu has a population of 2,606 (2026) across 60.9 km², or 42.8 people per km². It ranks 1,843 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,606 residents
- 60.9 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Alexandru Odobescu ranks No. 37 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Alexandru Odobescu, compared with an average of 0.47 ‰ in Călărași County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 71.4 m³ in Alexandru Odobescu, compared with an average of 43.6 m³ in Călărași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Alexandru Odobescu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Alexandru Odobescu in numbers
Where is Alexandru Odobescu?
Population of Alexandru Odobescu over time
Alexandru Odobescu had 2,736 residents in 2016 and 2,606 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,653 |
| 2022 | 2,634 |
| 2023 | 2,621 |
| 2024 | 2,612 |
| 2025 | 2,624 |
| 2026 | 2,606 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,525 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ciocănești, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Grădiștea (4,595 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Alexandru Odobescu
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 | Alexandru Odobescu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,059 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,268 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alexandru Odobescu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.56 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,174 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.45 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 457 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,462 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,592 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 561.0 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 842 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.4 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,018 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,687 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alexandru Odobescu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.1 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,441 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.30 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alexandru Odobescu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Alexandru Odobescu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 71.4 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 173 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Alexandru Odobescu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Alexandru Odobescu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Alexandru Odobescu
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 trade43 · 22.4%
- Transport and storage25 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing21 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 10.4%
- Construction18 · 9.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services11 · 5.7%
- Other service activities9 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 17.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 12.0%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 8.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings13 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities8 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alexandru Odobescu?
Alexandru Odobescu has 2,606 residents (2026), ranking 1,843 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Alexandru Odobescu?
Alexandru Odobescu covers 60.9 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Alexandru Odobescu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Alexandru Odobescu went from 2,736 to 2,606, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Alexandru Odobescu?
Alexandru Odobescu is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.267, longitude 27.083.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alexandru Odobescu?
In Alexandru Odobescu, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Alexandru Odobescu?
In Alexandru Odobescu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 71.4 m³ (2025), ranking 173 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Alexandru Odobescu?
The nearest to Alexandru Odobescu are Ciocănești (5.6 km), Independența (5.6 km), Vlad Țepeș (9.3 km), Grădiștea (11 km), Dorobanțu (12 km).