Calafat: population and statistics
Calafat has a population of 16,218 (2026) across 138.1 km², or 118 people per km². It ranks 143 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,218 residents
- 138.1 km²
- 118 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Calafat ranks No. 4 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.88 ‰ in Calafat, compared with an average of 5.69 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Calafat: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (225 businesses).
Calafat in numbers
Where is Calafat?
Neighbouring localities
- Ciupercenii Noi10 km · 4,723
- Poiana Mare14 km · 9,465
- Maglavit14 km · 4,273
- Cetate16 km · 5,009
- Desa17 km · 4,748
- Salcia17 km · 2,417
- Obârșia de Câmp21 km · 1,502
- Piscu Vechi21 km · 2,548
Localities of similar size
Population of Calafat over time
Calafat had 18,552 residents in 2016 and 16,218 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,440 |
| 2022 | 17,167 |
| 2023 | 16,947 |
| 2024 | 16,672 |
| 2025 | 16,476 |
| 2026 | 16,218 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,335 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ciupercenii Noi, 10.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drobeta-Turnu Severin (96,373 residents), 76 km away.
All indicators for Calafat
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 | Calafat | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,836 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Calafat | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.77 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,838 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.29 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,391 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,428 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 139 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 458.0 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,922 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.5 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,203 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.79 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 717 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Calafat | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.3 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.40 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,330 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Calafat | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 770 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Calafat | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 45 ‰ | 496 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 972 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,197 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Calafat | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.2 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,128 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.05 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 848 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Calafat | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.88 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 86 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.17 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 149 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Calafat | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 144 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 394 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Calafat
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 trade288 · 25.9%
- Transport and storage107 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing98 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services92 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical92 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services83 · 7.5%
- Construction73 · 6.6%
- Information and communication52 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)225 · 20.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)114 · 10.2%
- Food and beverage service activities86 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities65 · 5.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines65 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities62 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings46 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities44 · 3.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities37 · 3.3%
- Real estate activities35 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Calafat?
Calafat has 16,218 residents (2026), ranking 143 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Calafat?
Calafat covers 138.1 km², with a density of 118 people per km².
Is the population of Calafat growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Calafat went from 18,552 to 16,218, a change of −12.6%.
Where is Calafat?
Calafat is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.986, longitude 22.957.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Calafat?
In Calafat, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.88 ‰ (2024), ranking 86 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Calafat?
In Calafat, “Existing dwellings” stands at 7,428 (2025), ranking 139 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Calafat?
The nearest to Calafat are Ciupercenii Noi (10 km), Poiana Mare (14 km), Maglavit (14 km), Cetate (16 km), Desa (17 km).