Șoldanu: population and statistics
Șoldanu has a population of 3,235 (2026) across 42.2 km², or 76.6 people per km². It ranks 1,429 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,235 residents
- 42.2 km²
- 77 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Șoldanu ranks No. 29 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 3.1 m³ in Șoldanu, compared with an average of 43.6 m³ in Călărași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.7 ‰ in Șoldanu, compared with an average of 7.4 ‰ in Călărași County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Șoldanu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Șoldanu in numbers
Where is Șoldanu?
Population of Șoldanu over time
Șoldanu had 3,424 residents in 2016 and 3,235 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,364 |
| 2022 | 3,307 |
| 2023 | 3,257 |
| 2024 | 3,239 |
| 2025 | 3,250 |
| 2026 | 3,235 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,913 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Radovanu, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Budești (7,508 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Șoldanu
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 | Șoldanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 203 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șoldanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.33 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,444 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,706 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,479 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,573 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 457.2 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,933 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.5 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,677 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,445 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șoldanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.5 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,112 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.85 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șoldanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 432 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șoldanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 3.1 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,589 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șoldanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șoldanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șoldanu
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 trade64 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage36 · 13.0%
- Construction34 · 12.3%
- Administrative and support services32 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing24 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 5.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 5.1%
- Real estate13 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 15.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 11.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings20 · 7.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities17 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 5.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities13 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șoldanu?
Șoldanu has 3,235 residents (2026), ranking 1,429 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șoldanu?
Șoldanu covers 42.2 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Șoldanu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șoldanu went from 3,424 to 3,235, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Șoldanu?
Șoldanu is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.217, longitude 26.517.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Șoldanu?
In Șoldanu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 3.1 m³ (2025), ranking 2,589 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șoldanu?
In Șoldanu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 203 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Șoldanu?
The nearest to Șoldanu are Radovanu (1.9 km), Budești (5.5 km), Luica (5.6 km), Curcani (5.6 km), Crivăț (6.1 km).