Valea Argovei: population and statistics
Valea Argovei has a population of 2,197 (2026) across 85.8 km², or 25.6 people per km². It ranks 2,169 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,197 residents
- 85.8 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Valea Argovei ranks No. 42 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Valea Argovei, compared with an average of 0.35 ‰ in Călărași County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 102.9 m³ in Valea Argovei, compared with an average of 43.6 m³ in Călărași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Valea Argovei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Valea Argovei in numbers
Where is Valea Argovei?
Population of Valea Argovei over time
Valea Argovei had 2,472 residents in 2016 and 2,197 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,304 |
| 2022 | 2,246 |
| 2023 | 2,218 |
| 2024 | 2,205 |
| 2025 | 2,198 |
| 2026 | 2,197 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,017 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Frăsinet, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lehliu Gară (6,190 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Valea Argovei
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 | Valea Argovei | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 675 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Argovei | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.57 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 391 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.37 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,328 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,366 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,759 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 621.8 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 513 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.3 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,895 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.37 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 923 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Argovei | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.8 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 731 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.19 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 820 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Argovei | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 813 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Argovei | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 102.9 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 63 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Argovei | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 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 | Valea Argovei | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 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: Valea Argovei
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 · 23.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 9.9%
- Transport and storage23 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing22 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services19 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 7.7%
- Construction16 · 6.9%
- Real estate14 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 11.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 6.9%
- Manufacture of food products14 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities14 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings13 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 5.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Argovei?
Valea Argovei has 2,197 residents (2026), ranking 2,169 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Argovei?
Valea Argovei covers 85.8 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Argovei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Argovei went from 2,472 to 2,197, a change of −11.1%.
Where is Valea Argovei?
Valea Argovei is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.350, longitude 26.783.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Argovei?
In Valea Argovei, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,756 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Valea Argovei?
In Valea Argovei, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 102.9 m³ (2025), ranking 63 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Valea Argovei?
The nearest to Valea Argovei are Frăsinet (6.3 km), Gurbănești (7.6 km), Lupșanu (11 km), Lehliu Gară (11 km), Nicolae Bălcescu (11 km).