Cornățelu: population and statistics
Cornățelu has a population of 1,339 (2026) across 65.7 km², or 20.4 people per km². It ranks 2,845 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,339 residents
- 65.7 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Cornățelu ranks No. 88 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 885.7 ‰ in Cornățelu, compared with an average of 453.0 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.4 ‰ in Cornățelu, compared with an average of 6.5 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Cornățelu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Cornățelu in numbers
Where is Cornățelu?
Population of Cornățelu over time
Cornățelu had 1,427 residents in 2016 and 1,339 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,341 |
| 2022 | 1,317 |
| 2023 | 1,331 |
| 2024 | 1,340 |
| 2025 | 1,342 |
| 2026 | 1,339 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dâmbovița County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,207 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dobra (3,381 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Cornățelu
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 | Cornățelu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 101 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cornățelu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.47 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 133 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,186 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,096 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 885.7 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 65 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.5 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.97 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 151 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cornățelu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.8 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.73 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 590 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cornățelu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cornățelu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 902 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 676 of 1,362 |
Education
| Indicator | Cornățelu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cornățelu
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 trade33 · 16.3%
- Administrative and support services27 · 13.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 12.8%
- Construction20 · 9.9%
- Transport and storage17 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing16 · 7.9%
- Real estate12 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 8.9%
- Office administration and business support activities17 · 8.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities16 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings15 · 7.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy13 · 6.4%
- Real estate activities12 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 5.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cornățelu?
Cornățelu has 1,339 residents (2026), ranking 2,845 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cornățelu?
Cornățelu covers 65.7 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Cornățelu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cornățelu went from 1,427 to 1,339, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Cornățelu?
Cornățelu is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.750, longitude 25.667.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cornățelu?
In Cornățelu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 885.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 65 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cornățelu?
In Cornățelu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 101 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Cornățelu?
The nearest to Cornățelu are Dobra (4.5 km), Sălcioara (7.2 km), Conțești (7.6 km), Băleni (7.8 km), Nucet (9.7 km).