Cârcea: population and statistics
Cârcea has a population of 4,317 (2026) across 32.5 km², or 133 people per km². It ranks 952 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +87.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,317 residents
- 32.5 km²
- 133 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Cârcea ranks No. 27 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 189.7 ‰ in Cârcea, compared with an average of 55.2 ‰ in Dolj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.74 ‰ in Cârcea, compared with an average of 2.10 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Cârcea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (319 businesses).
Cârcea in numbers
Where is Cârcea?
Neighbouring localities
- Coșoveni4.6 km · 3,440
- Robănești5.1 km · 2,182
- Malu Mare5.4 km · 9,537
- Ghercești6.7 km · 2,077
- Ghindeni8.5 km · 1,798
- Pielești8.6 km · 4,904
- Craiova8.8 km · 278,599
- Leu11 km · 4,202
Localities of similar size
Population of Cârcea over time
Cârcea had 2,309 residents in 2016 and 4,317 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,992 |
| 2022 | 3,133 |
| 2023 | 3,301 |
| 2024 | 3,729 |
| 2025 | 4,058 |
| 2026 | 4,317 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dolj County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Dolj County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,556 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Coșoveni, 4.6 km away.
All indicators for Cârcea
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 | Cârcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86.4 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 15 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 239 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,105 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cârcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.56 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,622 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.74 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,898 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 483 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 671.3 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 339 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 72.1 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 115 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.28 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 10 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cârcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.11 km | 2.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 94 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 847 m³ | 5,466 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 34 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cârcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 189.7 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 4 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.37 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 6 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cârcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 483 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 36 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cârcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45.2 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 514 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.49 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 440 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cârcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,580 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 567 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cârcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cârcea
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 trade445 · 21.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical194 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing188 · 9.2%
- Construction181 · 8.9%
- Transport and storage176 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services166 · 8.1%
- Real estate115 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services99 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)319 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)281 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities165 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities119 · 5.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines116 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities115 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings113 · 5.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy84 · 4.1%
- Food and beverage service activities80 · 3.9%
- Office administration and business support activities76 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cârcea?
Cârcea has 4,317 residents (2026), ranking 952 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cârcea?
Cârcea covers 32.5 km², with a density of 133 people per km².
Is the population of Cârcea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cârcea went from 2,309 to 4,317, a change of +87.0%.
Where is Cârcea?
Cârcea is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.286, longitude 23.905.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cârcea?
In Cârcea, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 189.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 4 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cârcea?
In Cârcea, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.74 ‰ (2025), ranking 2 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Cârcea?
The nearest to Cârcea are Coșoveni (4.6 km), Robănești (5.1 km), Malu Mare (5.4 km), Ghercești (6.7 km), Ghindeni (8.5 km).