Perișoru: population and statistics
Perișoru has a population of 4,971 (2026) across 213.6 km², or 23.3 people per km². It ranks 768 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,971 residents
- 213.6 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Perișoru ranks No. 14 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 km in Perișoru, compared with an average of 3.26 km in Călărași County and 3.48 km nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 ‰ in Perișoru, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Perișoru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Perișoru in numbers
Where is Perișoru?
Population of Perișoru over time
Perișoru had 5,304 residents in 2016 and 4,971 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,189 |
| 2022 | 5,088 |
| 2023 | 5,025 |
| 2024 | 4,995 |
| 2025 | 4,995 |
| 2026 | 4,971 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,909 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ștefan cel Mare, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dragalina (8,207 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Perișoru
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 | Perișoru | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Perișoru | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.87 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,806 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.41 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,289 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,894 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,064 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 381.0 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,837 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.3 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,611 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Perișoru | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.26 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 995 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 136 m³ | 5,233 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 795 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Perișoru | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.3 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.41 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,223 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Perișoru | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,609 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 | Perișoru | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 50.5 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 408 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Perișoru | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,705 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Perișoru | 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) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Perișoru
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 trade57 · 26.9%
- Transport and storage32 · 15.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing16 · 7.5%
- Construction16 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.6%
- Real estate13 · 6.1%
- Administrative and support services12 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 18.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 11.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings13 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities13 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Perișoru?
Perișoru has 4,971 residents (2026), ranking 768 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Perișoru?
Perișoru covers 213.6 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Perișoru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Perișoru went from 5,304 to 4,971, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Perișoru?
Perișoru is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.450, longitude 27.550.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Perișoru?
In Perișoru, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 km (2025), ranking 995 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Perișoru?
In Perișoru, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,705 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Perișoru?
The nearest to Perișoru are Ștefan cel Mare (6.8 km), Cosâmbești (12 km), Movila (12 km), Sudiți (13 km), Mărculești (14 km).