Nicolae Bălcescu (Călărași County): population and statistics
Nicolae Bălcescu has a population of 1,562 (2026) across 34.8 km², or 44.9 people per km². It ranks 2,676 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,562 residents
- 34.8 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Nicolae Bălcescu ranks No. 51 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.12 ‰ in Nicolae Bălcescu, compared with an average of 1.75 ‰ in Călărași County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 6.4 in Nicolae Bălcescu, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Călărași County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Nicolae Bălcescu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Nicolae Bălcescu in numbers
Where is Nicolae Bălcescu?
Population of Nicolae Bălcescu over time
Nicolae Bălcescu had 1,627 residents in 2016 and 1,562 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,560 |
| 2022 | 1,550 |
| 2023 | 1,549 |
| 2024 | 1,561 |
| 2025 | 1,567 |
| 2026 | 1,562 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,877 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lehliu, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lehliu Gară (6,190 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Nicolae Bălcescu
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 | Nicolae Bălcescu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 675 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.70 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,859 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.12 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 239 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 871 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,685 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 557.6 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 862 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) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.2 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,859 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.56 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,215 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,126 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.1 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,176 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nicolae Bălcescu
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 trade25 · 27.2%
- Construction10 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage9 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing8 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services8 · 8.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 19.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 14.1%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 8.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings7 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nicolae Bălcescu?
Nicolae Bălcescu has 1,562 residents (2026), ranking 2,676 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nicolae Bălcescu?
Nicolae Bălcescu covers 34.8 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Nicolae Bălcescu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nicolae Bălcescu went from 1,627 to 1,562, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Nicolae Bălcescu?
Nicolae Bălcescu is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.450, longitude 26.750.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nicolae Bălcescu?
In Nicolae Bălcescu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.12 ‰ (2025), ranking 239 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nicolae Bălcescu?
In Nicolae Bălcescu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 501 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Nicolae Bălcescu?
The nearest to Nicolae Bălcescu are Lehliu (5.6 km), Lehliu Gară (8.3 km), Gurbănești (8.4 km), Sărulești (8.8 km), Ileana (9.2 km).