I.L. Caragiale: population and statistics
I.L. Caragiale has a population of 6,568 (2026) across 61.9 km², or 106 people per km². It ranks 482 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,568 residents
- 61.9 km²
- 106 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, I.L. Caragiale ranks No. 16 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.15 ‰ in I.L. Caragiale, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.5 in I.L. Caragiale, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Dâmbovița County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
I.L. Caragiale: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (61 businesses).
I.L. Caragiale in numbers
Where is I.L. Caragiale?
Population of I.L. Caragiale over time
I.L. Caragiale had 6,808 residents in 2016 and 6,568 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,664 |
| 2022 | 6,642 |
| 2023 | 6,621 |
| 2024 | 6,615 |
| 2025 | 6,612 |
| 2026 | 6,568 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,672 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moreni (18,026 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for I.L. Caragiale
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 | I.L. Caragiale | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | I.L. Caragiale | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.57 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,128 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.83 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,046 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,772 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 516 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 422.0 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,400 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.6 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,014 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | I.L. Caragiale | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.65 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 445 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 334 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 367 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | I.L. Caragiale | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.8 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.89 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 991 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | I.L. Caragiale | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 183 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 450 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 404 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | I.L. Caragiale | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,115 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 884 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | I.L. Caragiale | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.3 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 662 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.95 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,104 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | I.L. Caragiale | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.15 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,733 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.15 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,083 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | I.L. Caragiale | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: I.L. Caragiale
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 trade84 · 19.9%
- Construction65 · 15.4%
- Administrative and support services44 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing38 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services36 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical34 · 8.1%
- Transport and storage30 · 7.1%
- Real estate21 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 14.5%
- Specialised construction activities52 · 12.3%
- Construction of buildings50 · 11.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities34 · 8.1%
- Civil engineering24 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities22 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities21 · 5.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of I.L. Caragiale?
I.L. Caragiale has 6,568 residents (2026), ranking 482 of 3,181 localities.
How big is I.L. Caragiale?
I.L. Caragiale covers 61.9 km², with a density of 106 people per km².
Is the population of I.L. Caragiale growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of I.L. Caragiale went from 6,808 to 6,568, a change of −3.5%.
Where is I.L. Caragiale?
I.L. Caragiale is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.939, longitude 25.673.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for I.L. Caragiale?
In I.L. Caragiale, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.15 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,733 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for I.L. Caragiale?
In I.L. Caragiale, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,929 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border I.L. Caragiale?
The nearest to I.L. Caragiale are Moreni (5.1 km), Dărmănești (8.2 km), Bucșani (8.3 km), Gura Ocniței (8.8 km), Filipeștii de Pădure (9.1 km).