Răcari: population and statistics
Răcari has a population of 6,087 (2026) across 83.6 km², or 72.8 people per km². It ranks 550 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,087 residents
- 83.6 km²
- 73 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Răcari ranks No. 20 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 186 ‰ in Răcari, compared with an average of 142 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Răcari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (97 businesses).
Răcari in numbers
Where is Răcari?
Population of Răcari over time
Răcari had 6,523 residents in 2016 and 6,087 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,220 |
| 2022 | 6,167 |
| 2023 | 6,149 |
| 2024 | 6,159 |
| 2025 | 6,125 |
| 2026 | 6,087 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,703 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Slobozia Moară, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Titu (9,768 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Răcari
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 | Răcari | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Răcari | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.07 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,236 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.76 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 269 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,249 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 387 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533.8 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,058 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.7 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.81 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 708 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Răcari | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.32 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 112 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,558 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 9 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Răcari | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.5 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,112 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.30 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Răcari | 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) | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Răcari | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.9 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,422 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Răcari | Dâmbovița 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 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Răcari | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 186 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 161 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Răcari
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 trade116 · 22.2%
- Manufacturing60 · 11.5%
- Construction59 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage56 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services42 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical39 · 7.5%
- Other service activities27 · 5.2%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)97 · 18.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)70 · 13.4%
- Specialised construction activities46 · 8.8%
- Construction of buildings38 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities33 · 6.3%
- Office administration and business support activities27 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 4.4%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing18 · 3.4%
- Real estate activities17 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Răcari?
Răcari has 6,087 residents (2026), ranking 550 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Răcari?
Răcari covers 83.6 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Răcari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Răcari went from 6,523 to 6,087, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Răcari?
Răcari is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.633, longitude 25.733.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Răcari?
In Răcari, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,558 m³ (2025), ranking 9 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răcari?
In Răcari, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 186 ‰ (2025), ranking 161 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Răcari?
The nearest to Răcari are Slobozia Moară (4.3 km), Lungulețu (6.8 km), Conțești (7.3 km), Brezoaele (7.6 km), Poiana (9.0 km).