Chirnogi: population and statistics
Chirnogi has a population of 6,754 (2026) across 197.6 km², or 34.2 people per km². It ranks 460 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,754 residents
- 197.6 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Chirnogi ranks No. 7 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.3 ‰ in Chirnogi, compared with an average of 8.1 ‰ in Călărași County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.5 in Chirnogi, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Călărași County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Chirnogi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (77 businesses).
Chirnogi in numbers
Where is Chirnogi?
Population of Chirnogi over time
Chirnogi had 7,398 residents in 2016 and 6,754 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,034 |
| 2022 | 6,921 |
| 2023 | 6,850 |
| 2024 | 6,789 |
| 2025 | 6,779 |
| 2026 | 6,754 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,681 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oltenița (24,565 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Chirnogi
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 | Chirnogi | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,955 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,832 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chirnogi | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.87 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,546 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.74 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,913 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,796 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 511 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 414.0 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,519 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.9 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 437 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chirnogi | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.69 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 551 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 325 m³ | 5,233 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 384 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chirnogi | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.5 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,486 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.15 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 458 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chirnogi | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 150 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 589 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Chirnogi | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chirnogi | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.1 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,317 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.41 km | 2.96 km | 4.05 km | ranked 989 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Chirnogi | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chirnogi | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chirnogi
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 trade108 · 23.6%
- Transport and storage62 · 13.5%
- Administrative and support services49 · 10.7%
- Construction46 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing34 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 5.7%
- Other service activities26 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)77 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines50 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities36 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings34 · 7.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities29 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services24 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities17 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chirnogi?
Chirnogi has 6,754 residents (2026), ranking 460 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chirnogi?
Chirnogi covers 197.6 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Chirnogi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chirnogi went from 7,398 to 6,754, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Chirnogi?
Chirnogi is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.080, longitude 26.562.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chirnogi?
In Chirnogi, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,340 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chirnogi?
In Chirnogi, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,929 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Chirnogi?
The nearest to Chirnogi are Oltenița (6.0 km), Căscioarele (9.1 km), Mitreni (10 km), Curcani (13 km), Radovanu (14 km).