Chiselet: population and statistics
Chiselet has a population of 3,037 (2026) across 85.6 km², or 35.5 people per km². It ranks 1,556 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,037 residents
- 85.6 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Chiselet ranks No. 31 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 10.4% in Chiselet, compared with an average of 2.5% in Călărași County and 2.0% nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 59.3 m³ in Chiselet, compared with an average of 43.6 m³ in Călărași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Chiselet: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Chiselet in numbers
Where is Chiselet?
Population of Chiselet over time
Chiselet had 3,325 residents in 2016 and 3,037 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,129 |
| 2022 | 3,108 |
| 2023 | 3,080 |
| 2024 | 3,068 |
| 2025 | 3,052 |
| 2026 | 3,037 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,985 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mânăstirea (4,889 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Chiselet
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 | Chiselet | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chiselet | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.10 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,031 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.99 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,640 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,521 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,501 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 500.8 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,402 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.3 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,518 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,727 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chiselet | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.3 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.95 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 517 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chiselet | 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) | 10.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 196 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chiselet | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 59.3 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 266 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Chiselet | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chiselet | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chiselet
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 trade52 · 26.8%
- Transport and storage32 · 16.5%
- Construction19 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services19 · 9.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing11 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 20.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 13.4%
- Construction of buildings16 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 4.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities9 · 4.6%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 2.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chiselet?
Chiselet has 3,037 residents (2026), ranking 1,556 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chiselet?
Chiselet covers 85.6 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Chiselet growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chiselet went from 3,325 to 3,037, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Chiselet?
Chiselet is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.172, longitude 26.858.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Chiselet?
In Chiselet, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 10.4% (2026), ranking 196 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Chiselet?
In Chiselet, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 59.3 m³ (2025), ranking 266 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Chiselet?
The nearest to Chiselet are Mânăstirea (6.0 km), Spanțov (8.6 km), Dorobanțu (8.8 km), Ulmeni (11 km), Ulmu (11 km).