Șelaru: population and statistics
Șelaru has a population of 2,739 (2026) across 82.0 km², or 33.4 people per km². It ranks 1,758 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,739 residents
- 82.0 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Șelaru ranks No. 70 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.37 ‰ in Șelaru, compared with an average of 2.77 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.1 ‰ in Șelaru, compared with an average of 11.9 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Șelaru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Șelaru in numbers
Where is Șelaru?
Population of Șelaru over time
Șelaru had 3,164 residents in 2016 and 2,739 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,922 |
| 2022 | 2,874 |
| 2023 | 2,841 |
| 2024 | 2,809 |
| 2025 | 2,766 |
| 2026 | 2,739 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,486 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Poeni, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slobozia (4,137 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Șelaru
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 | Șelaru | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,247 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) | 20.1 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șelaru | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.33 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 491 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.37 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,715 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,241 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 626.1 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 492 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.0 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,445 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șelaru | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.7 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șelaru | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șelaru | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.7 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,550 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șelaru | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șelaru | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șelaru
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 trade34 · 17.8%
- Transport and storage28 · 14.7%
- Construction21 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services16 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 10.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 10.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings14 · 7.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șelaru?
Șelaru has 2,739 residents (2026), ranking 1,758 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șelaru?
Șelaru covers 82.0 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Șelaru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șelaru went from 3,164 to 2,739, a change of −13.4%.
Where is Șelaru?
Șelaru is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.471, longitude 25.316.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șelaru?
In Șelaru, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.37 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,274 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șelaru?
In Șelaru, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 305 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Șelaru?
The nearest to Șelaru are Poeni (5.1 km), Ștefan cel Mare (6.8 km), Sârbeni (6.8 km), Gratia (10 km), Slobozia (11 km).