Plătărești: population and statistics
Plătărești has a population of 3,133 (2026) across 57.0 km², or 54.9 people per km². It ranks 1,493 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,133 residents
- 57.0 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Plătărești ranks No. 30 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 154 ‰ in Plătărești, compared with an average of 129 ‰ in Călărași County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.32 ‰ in Plătărești, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Plătărești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Plătărești in numbers
Where is Plătărești?
Population of Plătărești over time
Plătărești had 3,536 residents in 2016 and 3,133 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,313 |
| 2022 | 3,258 |
| 2023 | 3,230 |
| 2024 | 3,178 |
| 2025 | 3,166 |
| 2026 | 3,133 |
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All indicators for Plătărești
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 | Plătărești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 961 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plătărești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.80 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 938 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.55 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 708 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,747 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,204 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) | 46.8 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,988 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.55 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 481 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plătărești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.9 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.23 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plătărești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Plătărești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.3 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,570 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.70 km | 2.96 km | 4.05 km | ranked 422 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Plătărești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Plătărești | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 154 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Plătărești
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 trade61 · 24.0%
- Construction27 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage27 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services27 · 10.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 6.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 5.9%
- Other service activities14 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 18.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings18 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 5.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities12 · 4.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles11 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plătărești?
Plătărești has 3,133 residents (2026), ranking 1,493 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Plătărești?
Plătărești covers 57.0 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Plătărești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Plătărești went from 3,536 to 3,133, a change of −11.4%.
Where is Plătărești?
Plătărești is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.350, longitude 26.367.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plătărești?
In Plătărești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 154 ‰ (2025), ranking 305 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plătărești?
In Plătărești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.32 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,339 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Plătărești?
The nearest to Plătărești are Gălbinași (5.3 km), Frumușani (6.2 km), Fundeni (6.7 km), Vasilați (8.7 km), Cernica (8.9 km).