Carpen: population and statistics
Carpen has a population of 1,896 (2026) across 62.7 km², or 30.2 people per km². It ranks 2,417 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,896 residents
- 62.7 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Carpen ranks No. 79 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.46 km in Carpen, compared with an average of 3.38 km in Dolj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 21.3% in Carpen, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Carpen: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Carpen in numbers
Where is Carpen?
Neighbouring localities
- Seaca de Pădure6.2 km · 797
- Verbița6.8 km · 1,191
- Bălăcița8.0 km · 2,395
- Botoșești-Paia8.5 km · 648
- Orodel9.0 km · 2,231
- Vela12 km · 1,750
- Gogoșu12 km · 438
- Grecești12 km · 1,445
Localities of similar size
Population of Carpen over time
Carpen had 2,310 residents in 2016 and 1,896 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,105 |
| 2022 | 2,047 |
| 2023 | 1,995 |
| 2024 | 1,966 |
| 2025 | 1,929 |
| 2026 | 1,896 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dolj County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Dolj County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,779 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Carpen
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 | Carpen | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Carpen | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.04 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 161 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,554 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,448 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 819.6 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 103 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.8 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Carpen | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.7 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,177 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.69 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 607 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Carpen | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 21.3% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 21 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Carpen | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.0 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,796 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.46 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 18 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Carpen | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 465 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 114 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Carpen | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Carpen
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 trade24 · 27.3%
- Construction13 · 14.8%
- Transport and storage10 · 11.4%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.8%
- Real estate3 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 23.9%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 13.6%
- Construction of buildings10 · 11.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 10.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 10.2%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 9.1%
- Civil engineering7 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 6.8%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products5 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Carpen?
Carpen has 1,896 residents (2026), ranking 2,417 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Carpen?
Carpen covers 62.7 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Carpen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Carpen went from 2,310 to 1,896, a change of −17.9%.
Where is Carpen?
Carpen is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.335, longitude 23.236.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Carpen?
In Carpen, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.46 km (2025), ranking 18 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Carpen?
In Carpen, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 21.3% (2026), ranking 21 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Carpen?
The nearest to Carpen are Seaca de Pădure (6.2 km), Verbița (6.8 km), Bălăcița (8.0 km), Botoșești-Paia (8.5 km), Orodel (9.0 km).