Dichiseni: population and statistics
Dichiseni has a population of 1,738 (2026) across 92.8 km², or 18.7 people per km². It ranks 2,560 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,738 residents
- 92.8 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Dichiseni ranks No. 49 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.0 ‰ in Dichiseni, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Călărași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dichiseni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Dichiseni in numbers
Where is Dichiseni?
Neighbouring localities
- Unirea5.1 km · 2,608
- Roseți5.8 km · 6,524
- Jegălia11 km · 3,794
- Modelu13 km · 10,564
- Oltina13 km · 2,306
- Călărași16 km · 68,519
- Ostrov18 km · 4,566
- Lipnița19 km · 2,827
All localities in Călărași County
Localities of similar size
Population of Dichiseni over time
Dichiseni had 1,789 residents in 2016 and 1,738 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,745 |
| 2022 | 1,729 |
| 2023 | 1,725 |
| 2024 | 1,732 |
| 2025 | 1,739 |
| 2026 | 1,738 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,993 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Unirea (2,608 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Dichiseni
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 | Dichiseni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 330 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,126 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dichiseni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.70 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 798 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 847 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,721 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 487.3 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,556 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.3 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,690 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dichiseni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.9 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.73 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,911 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dichiseni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dichiseni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 48.3 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 435 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dichiseni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dichiseni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 621 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dichiseni
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 trade24 · 22.6%
- Manufacturing9 · 8.5%
- Construction9 · 8.5%
- Transport and storage9 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 8.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 6.6%
- Information and communication6 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 5.7%
- Information service activities5 · 4.7%
- Construction of buildings4 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dichiseni?
Dichiseni has 1,738 residents (2026), ranking 2,560 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dichiseni?
Dichiseni covers 92.8 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Dichiseni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dichiseni went from 1,789 to 1,738, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Dichiseni?
Dichiseni is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.233, longitude 27.533.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dichiseni?
In Dichiseni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 330 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Dichiseni?
In Dichiseni, “Existing dwellings” stands at 847 (2025), ranking 2,721 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Dichiseni?
The nearest to Dichiseni are Unirea (5.1 km), Roseți (5.8 km), Jegălia (11 km), Modelu (13 km), Oltina (13 km).