Ulmeni (Călărași County): population and statistics
Ulmeni has a population of 4,427 (2026) across 55.5 km², or 79.7 people per km². It ranks 913 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,427 residents
- 55.5 km²
- 80 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Ulmeni ranks No. 19 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 82.4 m³ in Ulmeni, compared with an average of 43.6 m³ in Călărași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Ulmeni, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Ulmeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Ulmeni in numbers
Where is Ulmeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Spanțov7.1 km · 4,621
- Mitreni10 km · 3,753
- Chiselet11 km · 3,037
- Oltenița11 km · 24,565
- Curcani12 km · 5,099
- Luica14 km · 1,923
- Mânăstirea15 km · 4,889
- Nana16 km · 2,203
All localities in Călărași County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ulmeni over time
Ulmeni had 5,065 residents in 2016 and 4,427 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,787 |
| 2022 | 4,697 |
| 2023 | 4,621 |
| 2024 | 4,547 |
| 2025 | 4,481 |
| 2026 | 4,427 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,779 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Spanțov, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oltenița (24,565 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Ulmeni
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 | Ulmeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 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) | 5.2 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.65 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,880 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,045 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 912 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461.9 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,866 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.0 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,855 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.6 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.03 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,633 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 82.4 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 125 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.65 km | 2.96 km | 4.05 km | ranked 565 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,580 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ulmeni
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 trade54 · 26.6%
- Construction34 · 16.7%
- Transport and storage25 · 12.3%
- Administrative and support services19 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 5.4%
- Manufacturing10 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 18.2%
- Construction of buildings33 · 16.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities13 · 6.4%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 5.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 4.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles10 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ulmeni?
Ulmeni has 4,427 residents (2026), ranking 913 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ulmeni?
Ulmeni covers 55.5 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Ulmeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ulmeni went from 5,065 to 4,427, a change of −12.6%.
Where is Ulmeni?
Ulmeni is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.166, longitude 26.726.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ulmeni?
In Ulmeni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 82.4 m³ (2025), ranking 125 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ulmeni?
In Ulmeni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,650 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Ulmeni?
The nearest to Ulmeni are Spanțov (7.1 km), Mitreni (10 km), Chiselet (11 km), Oltenița (11 km), Curcani (12 km).