Cârna: population and statistics
Cârna has a population of 1,265 (2026) across 84.5 km², or 15.0 people per km². It ranks 2,901 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,265 residents
- 84.5 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Cârna ranks No. 100 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.6 ‰ in Cârna, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Dolj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 16.8% in Cârna, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Cârna: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Cârna in numbers
Where is Cârna?
Neighbouring localities
- Măceșu de Jos6.8 km · 1,105
- Goicea9.6 km · 2,347
- Bistreț11 km · 4,052
- Măceșu de Sus12 km · 1,104
- Gighera14 km · 2,722
- Bârca16 km · 4,064
- Catane17 km · 2,192
- Giurgița20 km · 2,801
Localities of similar size
Population of Cârna over time
Cârna had 1,383 residents in 2016 and 1,265 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,335 |
| 2022 | 1,320 |
| 2023 | 1,328 |
| 2024 | 1,323 |
| 2025 | 1,287 |
| 2026 | 1,265 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,833 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Măceșu de Jos, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Goicea (2,347 residents), 9.6 km away.
All indicators for Cârna
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 | Cârna | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 209 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 52 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 67 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cârna | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 677 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,954 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 535.2 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,040 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 503 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cârna | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.8 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 639 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.37 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cârna | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 28 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,979 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 16.8% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 50 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Cârna | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 724 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 315 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 425 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cârna | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cârna
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 trade22 · 23.4%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 13.8%
- Transport and storage12 · 12.8%
- Construction10 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing7 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 7.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 5.3%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 16.0%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 13.8%
- Construction of buildings9 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 9.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 8.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 5.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 5.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cârna?
Cârna has 1,265 residents (2026), ranking 2,901 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cârna?
Cârna covers 84.5 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Cârna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cârna went from 1,383 to 1,265, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Cârna?
Cârna is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.839, longitude 23.614.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cârna?
In Cârna, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 52 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Cârna?
In Cârna, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 16.8% (2026), ranking 50 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Cârna?
The nearest to Cârna are Măceșu de Jos (6.8 km), Goicea (9.6 km), Bistreț (11 km), Măceșu de Sus (12 km), Gighera (14 km).