Călărași (Dolj County): population and statistics
Călărași has a population of 5,089 (2026) across 87.5 km², or 58.2 people per km². It ranks 728 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,089 residents
- 87.5 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Călărași ranks No. 15 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Călărași, compared with an average of 0.8 nights in Dolj County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 32 ‰ in Călărași, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Călărași: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (55 businesses).
Călărași in numbers
Where is Călărași?
Neighbouring localities
- Dăbuleni4.9 km · 10,560
- Bechet6.2 km · 4,214
- Ostroveni11 km · 4,484
- Sadova12 km · 8,795
- Ianca13 km · 3,152
- Daneți16 km · 5,140
- Ștefan cel Mare17 km · 1,400
- Grojdibodu19 km · 2,304
Localities of similar size
Population of Călărași over time
Călărași had 5,899 residents in 2016 and 5,089 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,431 |
| 2022 | 5,338 |
| 2023 | 5,289 |
| 2024 | 5,211 |
| 2025 | 5,151 |
| 2026 | 5,089 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,256 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dăbuleni (10,560 residents), 4.9 km away.
All indicators for Călărași
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 | Călărași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,565 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Călărași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.22 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 866 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,020 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 940 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 396.9 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,699 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.5 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 532 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Călărași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.6 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.77 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,879 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Călărași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.4% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Călărași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11 ‰ | 496 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,151 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Călărași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.3 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,833 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.07 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 842 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Călărași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Călărași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 137 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Călărași
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 · 34.2%
- Transport and storage21 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 8.2%
- Other service activities18 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services15 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 6.4%
- Manufacturing10 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 25.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 17.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 6.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 6.8%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods11 · 5.0%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 3.7%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 3.7%
- Other personal service activities8 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Călărași?
Călărași has 5,089 residents (2026), ranking 728 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Călărași?
Călărași covers 87.5 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Călărași growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Călărași went from 5,899 to 5,089, a change of −13.7%.
Where is Călărași?
Călărași is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.795, longitude 24.032.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Călărași?
In Călărași, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călărași?
In Călărași, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,870 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Călărași?
The nearest to Călărași are Dăbuleni (4.9 km), Bechet (6.2 km), Ostroveni (11 km), Sadova (12 km), Ianca (13 km).