Ștefan Vodă: population and statistics
Ștefan Vodă has a population of 2,169 (2026) across 71.5 km², or 30.3 people per km². It ranks 2,199 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,169 residents
- 71.5 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Ștefan Vodă ranks No. 43 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Ștefan Vodă, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 78.8 m³ in Ștefan Vodă, compared with an average of 43.6 m³ in Călărași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Ștefan Vodă: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Ștefan Vodă in numbers
Where is Ștefan Vodă?
Population of Ștefan Vodă over time
Ștefan Vodă had 2,361 residents in 2016 and 2,169 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,284 |
| 2022 | 2,243 |
| 2023 | 2,234 |
| 2024 | 2,196 |
| 2025 | 2,178 |
| 2026 | 2,169 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,014 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dragalina (8,207 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Ștefan Vodă
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 Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 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) | 6.5 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ștefan Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.14 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 879 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.77 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 627 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 940 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,550 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 433.4 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.1 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,543 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.38 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 916 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ștefan Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.98 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 629 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 120 m³ | 5,233 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 823 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ștefan Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.4 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,935 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.84 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,814 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ștefan Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ștefan Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 78.8 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 139 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ștefan Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ștefan Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ștefan Vodă
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 trade33 · 30.0%
- Transport and storage15 · 13.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services9 · 8.2%
- Construction8 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.5%
- Other service activities6 · 5.5%
- Manufacturing5 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 21.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 10.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings8 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.3%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 7.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 4.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods5 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ștefan Vodă?
Ștefan Vodă has 2,169 residents (2026), ranking 2,199 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ștefan Vodă?
Ștefan Vodă covers 71.5 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Ștefan Vodă growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ștefan Vodă went from 2,361 to 2,169, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Ștefan Vodă?
Ștefan Vodă is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.354, longitude 27.345.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefan Vodă?
In Ștefan Vodă, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ștefan Vodă?
In Ștefan Vodă, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 78.8 m³ (2025), ranking 139 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Ștefan Vodă?
The nearest to Ștefan Vodă are Dragalina (8.9 km), Cuza Vodă (12 km), Vâlcelele (15 km), Roseți (16 km), Grădiștea (16 km).