Independența (Călărași County): population and statistics
Independența has a population of 3,303 (2026) across 57.5 km², or 57.5 people per km². It ranks 1,393 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,303 residents
- 57.5 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Independența ranks No. 27 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.9 ‰ in Independența, compared with an average of 7.4 ‰ in Călărași County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.61 ‰ in Independența, compared with an average of 2.68 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Independența: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Independența in numbers
Where is Independența?
Population of Independența over time
Independența had 3,547 residents in 2016 and 3,303 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,427 |
| 2022 | 3,410 |
| 2023 | 3,384 |
| 2024 | 3,369 |
| 2025 | 3,344 |
| 2026 | 3,303 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,048 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Alexandru Odobescu, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Călărași (68,519 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Independența
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 | Independența | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 590 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Independența | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.09 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,035 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.63 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 427 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,710 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,247 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 517.7 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,228 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.6 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,484 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.12 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 600 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Independența | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.4 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.61 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,843 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Independența | 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) | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Independența | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.5 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,146 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Independența | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Independența | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Independența
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 trade36 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage22 · 13.2%
- Administrative and support services16 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 9.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing12 · 7.2%
- Construction11 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 18.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 10.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 9.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings9 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.4%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 4.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Independența?
Independența has 3,303 residents (2026), ranking 1,393 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Independența?
Independența covers 57.5 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Independența growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Independența went from 3,547 to 3,303, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Independența?
Independența is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.283, longitude 27.150.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Independența?
In Independența, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,887 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Independența?
In Independența, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.61 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,843 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Independența?
The nearest to Independența are Alexandru Odobescu (5.6 km), Grădiștea (7.1 km), Cuza Vodă (8.2 km), Vlad Țepeș (9.1 km), Ciocănești (10.0 km).