Modelu: population and statistics
Modelu has a population of 10,564 (2026) across 111.4 km², or 94.8 people per km². It ranks 235 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,564 residents
- 111.4 km²
- 95 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Modelu ranks No. 3 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 0.9 in Modelu, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Călărași County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 331.6 ‰ in Modelu, compared with an average of 470.8 ‰ in Călărași County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Modelu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (99 businesses).
Modelu in numbers
Where is Modelu?
Population of Modelu over time
Modelu had 10,613 residents in 2016 and 10,564 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,643 |
| 2022 | 10,615 |
| 2023 | 10,618 |
| 2024 | 10,596 |
| 2025 | 10,612 |
| 2026 | 10,564 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,602 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Călărași (68,519 residents), 4.0 km away.
All indicators for Modelu
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 | Modelu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Modelu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.79 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,293 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.04 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,601 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,503 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 352 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 331.6 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,079 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.9 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,618 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.61 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 799 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Modelu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.47 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 795 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 360 m³ | 5,233 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 315 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Modelu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.9 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.27 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Modelu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Modelu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.0 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,991 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.56 km | 2.96 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,429 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Modelu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.09 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Modelu | 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) | 0.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,103 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Modelu
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 trade127 · 25.4%
- Transport and storage58 · 11.6%
- Accommodation and food services46 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services42 · 8.4%
- Construction41 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing37 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical29 · 5.8%
- Real estate24 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)99 · 19.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities43 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities36 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings25 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities24 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 4.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities17 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Modelu?
Modelu has 10,564 residents (2026), ranking 235 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Modelu?
Modelu covers 111.4 km², with a density of 95 people per km².
Is the population of Modelu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Modelu went from 10,613 to 10,564, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Modelu?
Modelu is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.200, longitude 27.383.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Modelu?
In Modelu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,103 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Modelu?
In Modelu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 331.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,079 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Modelu?
The nearest to Modelu are Călărași (4.0 km), Roseți (7.2 km), Ostrov (11 km), Dichiseni (13 km), Cuza Vodă (13 km).