Radovanu: population and statistics
Radovanu has a population of 3,349 (2026) across 59.7 km², or 56.1 people per km². It ranks 1,363 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,349 residents
- 59.7 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Radovanu ranks No. 26 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.7 ‰ in Radovanu, compared with an average of 13.6 ‰ in Călărași County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.21 km in Radovanu, compared with an average of 5.88 km in Călărași County and 4.84 km nationally.
Radovanu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Radovanu in numbers
Where is Radovanu?
Population of Radovanu over time
Radovanu had 4,075 residents in 2016 and 3,349 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,709 |
| 2022 | 3,613 |
| 2023 | 3,514 |
| 2024 | 3,448 |
| 2025 | 3,418 |
| 2026 | 3,349 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,367 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șoldanu, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Curcani (5,099 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Radovanu
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 | Radovanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,710 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,951 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 159 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Radovanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.21 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 285 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.69 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 653 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,245 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 756 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 670.3 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 341 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.5 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,385 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.49 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 858 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Radovanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.9 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,790 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.79 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,862 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Radovanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Radovanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.9 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,138 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.87 km | 2.96 km | 4.05 km | ranked 405 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Radovanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Radovanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 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: Radovanu
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 trade56 · 29.8%
- Transport and storage26 · 13.8%
- Manufacturing18 · 9.6%
- Construction18 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services10 · 5.3%
- Other service activities7 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 19.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 12.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings11 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities5 · 2.7%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods5 · 2.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Radovanu?
Radovanu has 3,349 residents (2026), ranking 1,363 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Radovanu?
Radovanu covers 59.7 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Radovanu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Radovanu went from 4,075 to 3,349, a change of −17.8%.
Where is Radovanu?
Radovanu is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.200, longitude 26.517.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Radovanu?
In Radovanu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 159 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Radovanu?
In Radovanu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.21 km (2025), ranking 285 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Radovanu?
The nearest to Radovanu are Șoldanu (1.9 km), Curcani (5.3 km), Crivăț (5.7 km), Budești (6.3 km), Luica (6.5 km).