Caraula: population and statistics
Caraula has a population of 2,527 (2026) across 35.9 km², or 70.4 people per km². It ranks 1,904 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,527 residents
- 35.9 km²
- 70 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Caraula ranks No. 56 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 26.2% in Caraula, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.7 ‰ in Caraula, compared with an average of 12.8 ‰ in Dolj County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Caraula: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Caraula in numbers
Where is Caraula?
Neighbouring localities
- Izvoare6.2 km · 1,360
- Unirea6.7 km · 3,485
- Plenița6.7 km · 4,137
- Orodel9.3 km · 2,231
- Vârtop10.0 km · 1,641
- Galicea Mare10 km · 3,804
- Moțăței12 km · 6,277
- Giubega13 km · 1,915
Localities of similar size
Population of Caraula over time
Caraula had 2,520 residents in 2016 and 2,527 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,487 |
| 2022 | 2,494 |
| 2023 | 2,501 |
| 2024 | 2,517 |
| 2025 | 2,538 |
| 2026 | 2,527 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,029 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Izvoare, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Plenița (4,137 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Caraula
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 | Caraula | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,156 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Caraula | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.89 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 922 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,184 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,101 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 468.5 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,784 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,788 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Caraula | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.5 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,020 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.58 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Caraula | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 24 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,063 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 26.2% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 5 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Caraula | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.4 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,703 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.80 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 321 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Caraula | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Caraula | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Caraula
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 trade32 · 20.5%
- Manufacturing12 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 7.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12 · 7.7%
- Other service activities10 · 6.4%
- Transport and storage9 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 5.8%
- Administrative and support services9 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 10.3%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 5.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 4.5%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 4.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy7 · 4.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 4.5%
- Other personal service activities7 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Caraula?
Caraula has 2,527 residents (2026), ranking 1,904 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Caraula?
Caraula covers 35.9 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Caraula growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Caraula went from 2,520 to 2,527, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Caraula?
Caraula is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.178, longitude 23.248.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Caraula?
In Caraula, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 26.2% (2026), ranking 5 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Caraula?
In Caraula, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,824 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Caraula?
The nearest to Caraula are Izvoare (6.2 km), Unirea (6.7 km), Plenița (6.7 km), Orodel (9.3 km), Vârtop (10.0 km).