Curcani: population and statistics
Curcani has a population of 5,099 (2026) across 53.6 km², or 95.1 people per km². It ranks 726 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,099 residents
- 53.6 km²
- 95 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Curcani ranks No. 13 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 12.1% in Curcani, compared with an average of 2.5% in Călărași County and 2.0% nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 60.6 m³ in Curcani, compared with an average of 43.6 m³ in Călărași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Curcani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (116 businesses).
Curcani in numbers
Where is Curcani?
Population of Curcani over time
Curcani had 5,476 residents in 2016 and 5,099 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,407 |
| 2022 | 5,335 |
| 2023 | 5,281 |
| 2024 | 5,213 |
| 2025 | 5,118 |
| 2026 | 5,099 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Călărași County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,510 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Luica, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oltenița (24,565 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Curcani
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 | Curcani | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,993 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,336 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Curcani | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.16 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,219 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.96 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 984 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,076 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 883 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 407.1 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,585 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.9 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,123 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,677 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Curcani | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.5 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 711 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.94 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 968 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Curcani | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 135 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Curcani | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 60.6 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 256 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Curcani | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Curcani | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Curcani
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 trade135 · 31.7%
- Construction60 · 14.1%
- Administrative and support services49 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage44 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing24 · 5.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation19 · 4.5%
- Other service activities16 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)116 · 27.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 12.9%
- Construction of buildings43 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities38 · 8.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 7.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities22 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities17 · 4.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 3.3%
- Real estate activities12 · 2.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Curcani?
Curcani has 5,099 residents (2026), ranking 726 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Curcani?
Curcani covers 53.6 km², with a density of 95 people per km².
Is the population of Curcani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Curcani went from 5,476 to 5,099, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Curcani?
Curcani is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.200, longitude 26.583.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Curcani?
In Curcani, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 12.1% (2026), ranking 135 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Curcani?
In Curcani, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 60.6 m³ (2025), ranking 256 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Curcani?
The nearest to Curcani are Luica (3.7 km), Mitreni (3.9 km), Radovanu (5.3 km), Șoldanu (5.6 km), Nana (7.4 km).