Vasilați: population and statistics
Vasilați has a population of 4,066 (2026) across 65.2 km², or 62.3 people per km². It ranks 1,056 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,066 residents
- 65.2 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Vasilați ranks No. 21 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.67 ‰ in Vasilați, compared with an average of 2.68 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 36 ‰ in Vasilați, compared with an average of 168 ‰ in Călărași County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Vasilați: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (67 businesses).
Vasilați in numbers
Where is Vasilați?
Population of Vasilați over time
Vasilați had 4,405 residents in 2016 and 4,066 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,137 |
| 2022 | 4,133 |
| 2023 | 4,101 |
| 2024 | 4,092 |
| 2025 | 4,076 |
| 2026 | 4,066 |
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All indicators for Vasilați
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 | Vasilați | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vasilați | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.18 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,111 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 860 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 519.2 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,208 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.9 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,645 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.72 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 753 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vasilați | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.7 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.67 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 337 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vasilați | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vasilați | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,049 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Vasilați | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vasilați | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 139 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 439 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vasilați
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 trade74 · 25.2%
- Construction54 · 18.4%
- Administrative and support services31 · 10.5%
- Transport and storage25 · 8.5%
- Other service activities20 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing18 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 5.4%
- Real estate12 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)67 · 22.8%
- Construction of buildings42 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities42 · 14.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 6.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities20 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering19 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 4.1%
- Real estate activities12 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vasilați?
Vasilați has 4,066 residents (2026), ranking 1,056 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vasilați?
Vasilați covers 65.2 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Vasilați growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vasilați went from 4,405 to 4,066, a change of −7.7%.
Where is Vasilați?
Vasilați is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.300, longitude 26.450.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vasilați?
In Vasilați, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.67 ‰ (2026), ranking 337 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vasilați?
In Vasilați, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,751 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Vasilați?
The nearest to Vasilați are Gălbinași (3.3 km), Sohatu (4.4 km), Budești (7.8 km), Plătărești (8.7 km), Frumușani (9.3 km).