Căscioarele: population and statistics
Căscioarele has a population of 1,461 (2026) across 26.4 km², or 55.4 people per km². It ranks 2,762 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,461 residents
- 26.4 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Căscioarele ranks No. 53 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.0 ‰ in Căscioarele, compared with an average of 13.6 ‰ in Călărași County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.37 ‰ in Căscioarele, compared with an average of 0.47 ‰ in Călărași County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Căscioarele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Căscioarele in numbers
Where is Căscioarele?
Population of Căscioarele over time
Căscioarele had 1,825 residents in 2016 and 1,461 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,634 |
| 2022 | 1,580 |
| 2023 | 1,536 |
| 2024 | 1,515 |
| 2025 | 1,497 |
| 2026 | 1,461 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Călărași County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,696 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Crivăț, 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Radovanu (3,349 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Căscioarele
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 | Căscioarele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,948 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,991 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.0 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Căscioarele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.65 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 962 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,966 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 776 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,826 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 531.1 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.8 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,070 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,380 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Căscioarele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.0 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,003 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.74 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,077 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Căscioarele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 554 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Căscioarele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.37 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 86 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Căscioarele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 420 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Căscioarele
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 trade28 · 22.8%
- Manufacturing18 · 14.6%
- Administrative and support services14 · 11.4%
- Construction10 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 8.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 20.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.3%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 5.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.9%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 4.9%
- Fishing and aquaculture5 · 4.1%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Căscioarele?
Căscioarele has 1,461 residents (2026), ranking 2,762 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Căscioarele?
Căscioarele covers 26.4 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Căscioarele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Căscioarele went from 1,825 to 1,461, a change of −19.9%.
Where is Căscioarele?
Căscioarele is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.131, longitude 26.473.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căscioarele?
In Căscioarele, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 110 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căscioarele?
In Căscioarele, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.37 ‰ (2024), ranking 86 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Căscioarele?
The nearest to Căscioarele are Crivăț (7.7 km), Radovanu (8.4 km), Hotarele (8.4 km), Chirnogi (9.1 km), Șoldanu (10 km).