Belciugatele: population and statistics
Belciugatele has a population of 2,000 (2026) across 78.9 km², or 25.3 people per km². It ranks 2,333 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,000 residents
- 78.9 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Belciugatele ranks No. 45 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.30 km in Belciugatele, compared with an average of 3.26 km in Călărași County and 3.48 km nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 868.5 ‰ in Belciugatele, compared with an average of 470.8 ‰ in Călărași County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Belciugatele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Belciugatele in numbers
Where is Belciugatele?
Population of Belciugatele over time
Belciugatele had 2,151 residents in 2016 and 2,000 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,030 |
| 2022 | 1,997 |
| 2023 | 1,977 |
| 2024 | 1,982 |
| 2025 | 1,993 |
| 2026 | 2,000 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Călărași County for “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,053 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fundulea (6,440 residents), 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Belciugatele
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 | Belciugatele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 138 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 227 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Belciugatele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.55 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 684 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.50 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 105 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,737 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,215 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 868.5 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 73 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.1 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 282 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.50 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 497 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Belciugatele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 994 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20 m³ | 5,233 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 975 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Belciugatele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.5 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 395 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.00 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 277 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Belciugatele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 214 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 361 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Belciugatele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 0.5 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 268 ‰ | 304 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 551 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.0 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 320 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Belciugatele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 54.5 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 338 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Belciugatele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Belciugatele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Belciugatele
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 trade61 · 20.3%
- Transport and storage40 · 13.3%
- Construction29 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing25 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services25 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 7.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation19 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 9.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 8.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 8.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 4.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities13 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Belciugatele?
Belciugatele has 2,000 residents (2026), ranking 2,333 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Belciugatele?
Belciugatele covers 78.9 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Belciugatele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Belciugatele went from 2,151 to 2,000, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Belciugatele?
Belciugatele is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.483, longitude 26.433.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Belciugatele?
In Belciugatele, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.30 km (2025), ranking 994 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Belciugatele?
In Belciugatele, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 868.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 73 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Belciugatele?
The nearest to Belciugatele are Fundulea (7.3 km), Brănești (8.8 km), Fundeni (9.1 km), Sinești (10 km), Tămădău Mare (11 km).