Crângurile: population and statistics
Crângurile has a population of 3,692 (2026) across 51.6 km², or 71.6 people per km². It ranks 1,199 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,692 residents
- 51.6 km²
- 72 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Crângurile ranks No. 56 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 10.8% in Crângurile, compared with an average of 2.1% in Dâmbovița County and 2.0% nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.4 ‰ in Crângurile, compared with an average of 6.5 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Crângurile: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (63 businesses).
Crângurile in numbers
Where is Crângurile?
Population of Crângurile over time
Crângurile had 3,447 residents in 2016 and 3,692 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,624 |
| 2022 | 3,651 |
| 2023 | 3,669 |
| 2024 | 3,664 |
| 2025 | 3,715 |
| 2026 | 3,692 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,224 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gura Foii, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Găești (14,040 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Crângurile
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 | Crângurile | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 226 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crângurile | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.29 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 855 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.08 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,556 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,674 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,294 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 453.4 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,982 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.3 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.98 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 392 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crângurile | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.1 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,001 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.06 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 483 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crângurile | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 184 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crângurile | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.9 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,737 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Crângurile | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Crângurile | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crângurile
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 trade75 · 22.3%
- Transport and storage71 · 21.1%
- Manufacturing30 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services27 · 8.0%
- Construction23 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 5.4%
- Other service activities17 · 5.1%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines63 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 14.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 12.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 10.4%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings16 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 3.9%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 3.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles12 · 3.6%
- Postal and courier activities12 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crângurile?
Crângurile has 3,692 residents (2026), ranking 1,199 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crângurile?
Crângurile covers 51.6 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Crângurile growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crângurile went from 3,447 to 3,692, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Crângurile?
Crângurile is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.760, longitude 25.267.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Crângurile?
In Crângurile, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 10.8% (2026), ranking 184 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crângurile?
In Crângurile, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 226 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Crângurile?
The nearest to Crângurile are Gura Foii (1.7 km), Valea Mare (4.6 km), Găești (5.8 km), Dragodana (7.2 km), Cobia (8.5 km).