Dragalina: population and statistics
Dragalina has a population of 8,207 (2026) across 178.8 km², or 45.9 people per km². It ranks 348 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,207 residents
- 178.8 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Dragalina ranks No. 4 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 102.2 m³ in Dragalina, compared with an average of 43.6 m³ in Călărași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.2 in Dragalina, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Călărași County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dragalina: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (91 businesses).
Dragalina in numbers
Where is Dragalina?
Population of Dragalina over time
Dragalina had 8,763 residents in 2016 and 8,207 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,491 |
| 2022 | 8,391 |
| 2023 | 8,314 |
| 2024 | 8,269 |
| 2025 | 8,228 |
| 2026 | 8,207 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,038 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ștefan Vodă, 8.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slobozia (47,366 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Dragalina
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 | Dragalina | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,452 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 476 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dragalina | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.57 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,386 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.19 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,377 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 373 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411.5 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,546 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.9 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,645 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.12 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,896 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dragalina | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.84 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 534 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 368 m³ | 5,233 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 303 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dragalina | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.4 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,748 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.83 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,823 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dragalina | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 739 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dragalina | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 102.2 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 65 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.28 km | 2.96 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,267 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dragalina | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.12 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,116 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dragalina | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 140 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 423 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dragalina
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 trade120 · 27.1%
- Construction54 · 12.2%
- Transport and storage53 · 12.0%
- Accommodation and food services38 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing35 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services29 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 5.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)91 · 20.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities47 · 10.6%
- Construction of buildings42 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines40 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities37 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities34 · 7.7%
- Civil engineering26 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 5.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles15 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dragalina?
Dragalina has 8,207 residents (2026), ranking 348 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dragalina?
Dragalina covers 178.8 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Dragalina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dragalina went from 8,763 to 8,207, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Dragalina?
Dragalina is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.433, longitude 27.333.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Dragalina?
In Dragalina, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 102.2 m³ (2025), ranking 65 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dragalina?
In Dragalina, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Dragalina?
The nearest to Dragalina are Ștefan Vodă (8.9 km), Ciulnița (11 km), Vâlcelele (14 km), Dragoș Vodă (15 km), Cosâmbești (15 km).