Gurbănești: population and statistics
Gurbănești has a population of 901 (2026) across 75.2 km², or 12.0 people per km². It ranks 3,083 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −24.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 901 residents
- 75.2 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Gurbănești ranks No. 55 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 33.3 ‰ in Gurbănești, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Călărași County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,011 ‰ in Gurbănești, compared with an average of 470.8 ‰ in Călărași County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Gurbănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Gurbănești in numbers
Where is Gurbănești?
Population of Gurbănești over time
Gurbănești had 1,190 residents in 2016 and 901 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,044 |
| 2022 | 1,023 |
| 2023 | 988 |
| 2024 | 969 |
| 2025 | 929 |
| 2026 | 901 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Călărași County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Călărași County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,525 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.6 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Gurbănești
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 | Gurbănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 39 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,004 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 311 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gurbănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.54 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 985 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.22 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 856 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 911 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,604 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,011 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 30 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 29.9 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,126 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.11 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,070 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gurbănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.8 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.77 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 71 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gurbănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gurbănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 68.8 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 192 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gurbănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.11 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 432 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.11 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 85 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Gurbănești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 80 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gurbănești
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 trade33 · 30.0%
- Transport and storage17 · 15.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing9 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services8 · 7.3%
- Real estate7 · 6.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 4.5%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 21.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 14.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 9.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 7.3%
- Real estate activities7 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 3.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities4 · 3.6%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 3.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gurbănești?
Gurbănești has 901 residents (2026), ranking 3,083 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gurbănești?
Gurbănești covers 75.2 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Gurbănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gurbănești went from 1,190 to 901, a change of −24.3%.
Where is Gurbănești?
Gurbănești is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.383, longitude 26.700.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gurbănești?
In Gurbănești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 39 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gurbănești?
In Gurbănești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,011 ‰ (2025), ranking 30 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Gurbănești?
The nearest to Gurbănești are Sărulești (5.4 km), Valea Argovei (7.6 km), Nicolae Bălcescu (8.4 km), Lehliu (13 km), Lehliu Gară (14 km).