Ștefan cel Mare (Călărași County): population and statistics
Ștefan cel Mare has a population of 3,235 (2026) across 23.4 km², or 138 people per km². It ranks 1,429 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,235 residents
- 23.4 km²
- 138 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Ștefan cel Mare ranks No. 28 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.6% in Ștefan cel Mare, compared with an average of 2.5% in Călărași County and 2.0% nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 388.6 ‰ in Ștefan cel Mare, compared with an average of 470.8 ‰ in Călărași County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Ștefan cel Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Ștefan cel Mare in numbers
Where is Ștefan cel Mare?
Population of Ștefan cel Mare over time
Ștefan cel Mare had 3,290 residents in 2016 and 3,235 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,266 |
| 2022 | 3,237 |
| 2023 | 3,254 |
| 2024 | 3,268 |
| 2025 | 3,226 |
| 2026 | 3,235 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,276 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Perișoru (4,971 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Ștefan cel Mare
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 | Ștefan cel Mare | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.18 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,720 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.40 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 464 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,257 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,954 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 388.6 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,771 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.0 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,229 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 | Ștefan cel Mare | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.9 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,602 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.93 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,615 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,466 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 48.2 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 440 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.76 km | 2.96 km | 4.05 km | ranked 324 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | 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 | Ștefan cel Mare | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 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: Ștefan cel Mare
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 trade31 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage17 · 11.8%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing14 · 9.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 6.9%
- Construction9 · 6.2%
- Real estate9 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 11.1%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 10.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 9.0%
- Real estate activities9 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 4.9%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 4.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare has 3,235 residents (2026), ranking 1,429 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare covers 23.4 km², with a density of 138 people per km².
Is the population of Ștefan cel Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ștefan cel Mare went from 3,290 to 3,235, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.428, longitude 27.630.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Ștefan cel Mare?
In Ștefan cel Mare, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 2,803 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefan cel Mare?
In Ștefan cel Mare, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 388.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,771 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Ștefan cel Mare?
The nearest to Ștefan cel Mare are Perișoru (6.8 km), Movila (7.4 km), Jegălia (14 km), Borcea (15 km), Fetești (15 km).