Spanțov: population and statistics
Spanțov has a population of 4,621 (2026) across 65.0 km², or 71.1 people per km². It ranks 860 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,621 residents
- 65.0 km²
- 71 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Spanțov ranks No. 16 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Spanțov, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.9 ‰ in Spanțov, compared with an average of 7.4 ‰ in Călărași County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Spanțov: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (66 businesses).
Spanțov in numbers
Where is Spanțov?
Population of Spanțov over time
Spanțov had 4,761 residents in 2016 and 4,621 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,683 |
| 2022 | 4,646 |
| 2023 | 4,639 |
| 2024 | 4,619 |
| 2025 | 4,634 |
| 2026 | 4,621 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,099 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ulmeni, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oltenița (24,565 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Spanțov
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 | Spanțov | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 185 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Spanțov | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.49 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,636 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.87 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,773 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,745 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,208 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 377.6 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,865 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.8 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,800 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,409 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Spanțov | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.5 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.25 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 790 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Spanțov | 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) | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Spanțov | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.0 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,728 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.19 km | 2.96 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,285 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Spanțov | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,937 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Spanțov | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Spanțov
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 trade84 · 26.6%
- Construction56 · 17.7%
- Administrative and support services45 · 14.2%
- Transport and storage35 · 11.1%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing22 · 7.0%
- Other service activities14 · 4.4%
- Real estate9 · 2.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)66 · 20.9%
- Construction of buildings52 · 16.5%
- Specialised construction activities35 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 9.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities31 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering17 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Spanțov?
Spanțov has 4,621 residents (2026), ranking 860 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Spanțov?
Spanțov covers 65.0 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Spanțov growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Spanțov went from 4,761 to 4,621, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Spanțov?
Spanțov is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.117, longitude 26.783.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Spanțov?
In Spanțov, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,669 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Spanțov?
In Spanțov, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 185 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Spanțov?
The nearest to Spanțov are Ulmeni (7.1 km), Chiselet (8.6 km), Oltenița (12 km), Mânăstirea (14 km), Mitreni (16 km).