Vâlcelele (Călărași County): population and statistics
Vâlcelele has a population of 1,600 (2026) across 68.0 km², or 23.5 people per km². It ranks 2,653 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,600 residents
- 68.0 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Vâlcelele ranks No. 50 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 93.1 m³ in Vâlcelele, compared with an average of 43.6 m³ in Călărași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.8 ‰ in Vâlcelele, compared with an average of 13.6 ‰ in Călărași County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Vâlcelele: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (17 businesses).
Vâlcelele in numbers
Where is Vâlcelele?
Population of Vâlcelele over time
Vâlcelele had 1,742 residents in 2016 and 1,600 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,627 |
| 2022 | 1,592 |
| 2023 | 1,596 |
| 2024 | 1,603 |
| 2025 | 1,597 |
| 2026 | 1,600 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,528 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dragoș Vodă (2,775 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Vâlcelele
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 | Vâlcelele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.1 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 167 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 119 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vâlcelele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.12 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 213 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.50 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 727 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,053 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,339 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 658.1 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 383 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.7 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.88 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 691 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vâlcelele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.5 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,740 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.88 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,771 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vâlcelele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 181 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 461 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vâlcelele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 93.1 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 79 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vâlcelele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vâlcelele | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vâlcelele
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 trade24 · 21.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 15.5%
- Transport and storage17 · 15.5%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.3%
- Real estate8 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing7 · 6.4%
- Construction7 · 6.4%
- Administrative and support services5 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 15.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 15.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 9.1%
- Real estate activities8 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 6.4%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 5.5%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.5%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 2.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vâlcelele?
Vâlcelele has 1,600 residents (2026), ranking 2,653 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vâlcelele?
Vâlcelele covers 68.0 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Vâlcelele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vâlcelele went from 1,742 to 1,600, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Vâlcelele?
Vâlcelele is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.383, longitude 27.167.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Vâlcelele?
In Vâlcelele, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 93.1 m³ (2025), ranking 79 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vâlcelele?
In Vâlcelele, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 119 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Vâlcelele?
The nearest to Vâlcelele are Dragoș Vodă (5.7 km), Vlad Țepeș (7.6 km), Independența (11 km), Dragalina (14 km), Ștefan Vodă (15 km).