Unirea (Călărași County): population and statistics
Unirea has a population of 2,608 (2026) across 93.0 km², or 28.0 people per km². It ranks 1,838 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,608 residents
- 93.0 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Unirea ranks No. 36 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 195.6 m³ in Unirea, compared with an average of 43.6 m³ in Călărași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.3 ‰ in Unirea, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Călărași County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Unirea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Unirea in numbers
Where is Unirea?
Population of Unirea over time
Unirea had 2,780 residents in 2016 and 2,608 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,685 |
| 2022 | 2,681 |
| 2023 | 2,666 |
| 2024 | 2,639 |
| 2025 | 2,620 |
| 2026 | 2,608 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,031 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dichiseni, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Roseți (6,524 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Unirea
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 | Unirea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unirea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.19 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 415 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,880 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,470 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,583 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 563.7 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 821 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.5 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,909 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unirea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.1 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,337 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.15 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,437 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unirea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Unirea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 195.6 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 11 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.91 km | 2.96 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,111 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Unirea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Unirea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Unirea
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 trade29 · 24.6%
- Transport and storage22 · 18.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 14.4%
- Manufacturing11 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.6%
- Construction6 · 5.1%
- Real estate5 · 4.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 16.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 16.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 14.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 9.3%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities5 · 4.2%
- Forestry and logging4 · 3.4%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unirea?
Unirea has 2,608 residents (2026), ranking 1,838 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Unirea?
Unirea covers 93.0 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Unirea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unirea went from 2,780 to 2,608, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Unirea?
Unirea is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.262, longitude 27.584.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Unirea?
In Unirea, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 195.6 m³ (2025), ranking 11 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Unirea?
In Unirea, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,759 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Unirea?
The nearest to Unirea are Dichiseni (5.1 km), Jegălia (5.8 km), Roseți (10 km), Oltina (13 km), Borcea (16 km).