Grădiștea (Călărași County): population and statistics
Grădiștea has a population of 4,595 (2026) across 182.4 km², or 25.2 people per km². It ranks 868 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,595 residents
- 182.4 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Grădiștea ranks No. 17 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Grădiștea, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.8% in Grădiștea, compared with an average of 2.5% in Călărași County and 2.0% nationally.
Grădiștea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (70 businesses).
Grădiștea in numbers
Where is Grădiștea?
Population of Grădiștea over time
Grădiștea had 4,794 residents in 2016 and 4,595 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,668 |
| 2022 | 4,598 |
| 2023 | 4,645 |
| 2024 | 4,629 |
| 2025 | 4,613 |
| 2026 | 4,595 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,552 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cuza Vodă, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Călărași (68,519 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Grădiștea
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 | Grădiștea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 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) | 18.5 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.34 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 710 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.83 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 612 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,331 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 705 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 507.3 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,332 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.9 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,335 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.5 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,112 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.96 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.6 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 816 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,937 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grădiștea
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 trade99 · 26.3%
- Transport and storage58 · 15.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28 · 7.4%
- Construction26 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing25 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services25 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)70 · 18.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 12.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 9.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services26 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings18 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products14 · 3.7%
- Real estate activities14 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grădiștea?
Grădiștea has 4,595 residents (2026), ranking 868 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grădiștea?
Grădiștea covers 182.4 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Grădiștea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grădiștea went from 4,794 to 4,595, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Grădiștea?
Grădiștea is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.239, longitude 27.214.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grădiștea?
In Grădiștea, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,669 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Grădiștea?
In Grădiștea, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.8% (2026), ranking 2,620 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Grădiștea?
The nearest to Grădiștea are Cuza Vodă (4.2 km), Independența (7.1 km), Călărași (10 km), Alexandru Odobescu (11 km), Ciocănești (12 km).