Ulmu (Călărași County): population and statistics
Ulmu has a population of 1,092 (2026) across 69.7 km², or 15.7 people per km². It ranks 2,995 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −20.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,092 residents
- 69.7 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Ulmu ranks No. 54 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.3 ‰ in Ulmu, compared with an average of 13.6 ‰ in Călărași County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 163.0 m³ in Ulmu, compared with an average of 43.6 m³ in Călărași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Ulmu: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (10 businesses).
Ulmu in numbers
Where is Ulmu?
Population of Ulmu over time
Ulmu had 1,365 residents in 2016 and 1,092 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,214 |
| 2022 | 1,192 |
| 2023 | 1,163 |
| 2024 | 1,126 |
| 2025 | 1,118 |
| 2026 | 1,092 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Călărași County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,758 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mânăstirea (4,889 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Ulmu
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 | Ulmu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 503 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 350 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.3 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 12 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ulmu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.82 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 540 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.75 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,018 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,409 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 932.2 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 52 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.1 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,627 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ulmu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.8 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.75 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,072 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ulmu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 803 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ulmu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 163.0 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 22 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Ulmu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 162 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ulmu
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 trade18 · 30.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 18.6%
- Transport and storage8 · 13.6%
- Manufacturing5 · 8.5%
- Real estate4 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services4 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 16.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 16.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 11.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 8.5%
- Real estate activities4 · 6.8%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 5.1%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment3 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ulmu?
Ulmu has 1,092 residents (2026), ranking 2,995 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ulmu?
Ulmu covers 69.7 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Ulmu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ulmu went from 1,365 to 1,092, a change of −20.0%.
Where is Ulmu?
Ulmu is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.267, longitude 26.917.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ulmu?
In Ulmu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 12 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ulmu?
In Ulmu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 163.0 m³ (2025), ranking 22 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Ulmu?
The nearest to Ulmu are Mânăstirea (5.7 km), Dorobanțu (6.2 km), Frăsinet (7.8 km), Chiselet (11 km), Ciocănești (13 km).