Dragoș Vodă: population and statistics
Dragoș Vodă has a population of 2,775 (2026) across 129.8 km², or 21.4 people per km². It ranks 1,744 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,775 residents
- 129.8 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Dragoș Vodă ranks No. 35 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 55.9 m³ in Dragoș Vodă, compared with an average of 43.6 m³ in Călărași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 41.0 m² in Dragoș Vodă, compared with an average of 47.7 m² in Călărași County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Dragoș Vodă: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Dragoș Vodă in numbers
Where is Dragoș Vodă?
Population of Dragoș Vodă over time
Dragoș Vodă had 2,932 residents in 2016 and 2,775 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,831 |
| 2022 | 2,791 |
| 2023 | 2,799 |
| 2024 | 2,795 |
| 2025 | 2,773 |
| 2026 | 2,775 |
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All indicators for Dragoș Vodă
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 | Dragoș Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,392 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 530 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,698 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dragoș Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.07 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 626 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,370 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,754 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 493.7 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,484 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.0 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.72 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,349 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dragoș Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.30 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 600 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 450 m³ | 5,233 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 205 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dragoș Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.8 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.80 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dragoș Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,064 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dragoș Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 55.9 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 323 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dragoș Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dragoș Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dragoș Vodă
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 trade38 · 26.0%
- Construction16 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage16 · 11.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services11 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing10 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 15.8%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 11.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings14 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 8.9%
- Civil engineering10 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 4.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dragoș Vodă?
Dragoș Vodă has 2,775 residents (2026), ranking 1,744 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dragoș Vodă?
Dragoș Vodă covers 129.8 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Dragoș Vodă growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dragoș Vodă went from 2,932 to 2,775, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Dragoș Vodă?
Dragoș Vodă is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.433, longitude 27.150.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Dragoș Vodă?
In Dragoș Vodă, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 55.9 m³ (2025), ranking 323 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Dragoș Vodă?
In Dragoș Vodă, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 41.0 m² (2025), ranking 2,632 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Dragoș Vodă?
The nearest to Dragoș Vodă are Vâlcelele (5.7 km), Albești (10 km), Vlad Țepeș (11 km), Buești (11 km), Dragalina (15 km).