Ciocănești (Călărași County): population and statistics
Ciocănești has a population of 3,716 (2026) across 132.4 km², or 28.1 people per km². It ranks 1,191 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,716 residents
- 132.4 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Ciocănești ranks No. 24 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.73 km in Ciocănești, compared with an average of 2.96 km in Călărași County and 3.05 km nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.27 ‰ in Ciocănești, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Ciocănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Ciocănești in numbers
Where is Ciocănești?
Population of Ciocănești over time
Ciocănești had 4,119 residents in 2016 and 3,716 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,857 |
| 2022 | 3,830 |
| 2023 | 3,762 |
| 2024 | 3,752 |
| 2025 | 3,738 |
| 2026 | 3,716 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,542 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Alexandru Odobescu, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Călărași (68,519 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Ciocănești
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 | Ciocănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,702 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.46 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 583 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.88 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,024 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,035 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 918 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 547.6 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 935 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.2 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.69 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 449 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.6 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,032 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.15 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 153 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 577 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 56.8 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 307 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.73 km | 2.96 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,591 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciocănești
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 trade77 · 26.1%
- Transport and storage44 · 14.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing24 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services24 · 8.1%
- Construction22 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 17.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 15.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines42 · 14.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services24 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 5.8%
- Civil engineering11 · 3.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities11 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciocănești?
Ciocănești has 3,716 residents (2026), ranking 1,191 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciocănești?
Ciocănești covers 132.4 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Ciocănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciocănești went from 4,119 to 3,716, a change of −9.8%.
Where is Ciocănești?
Ciocănești is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.219, longitude 27.063.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciocănești?
In Ciocănești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.73 km (2025), ranking 1,591 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciocănești?
In Ciocănești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,543 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Ciocănești?
The nearest to Ciocănești are Alexandru Odobescu (5.6 km), Dorobanțu (9.0 km), Independența (10.0 km), Grădiștea (12 km), Ulmu (13 km).