Catane: population and statistics
Catane has a population of 2,192 (2026) across 46.7 km², or 47.0 people per km². It ranks 2,174 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,192 residents
- 46.7 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Catane ranks No. 65 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 57.4% in Catane, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 307.5 ‰ in Catane, compared with an average of 469.0 ‰ in Dolj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Catane: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (8 businesses).
Catane in numbers
Where is Catane?
Neighbouring localities
- Negoi4.1 km · 2,428
- Bistreț7.1 km · 4,052
- Rast10 km · 3,664
- Afumați13 km · 2,364
- Băilești16 km · 18,450
- Seaca de Câmp16 km · 1,628
- Siliștea Crucii17 km · 1,349
- Ghidici17 km · 2,469
Localities of similar size
Population of Catane over time
Catane had 1,992 residents in 2016 and 2,192 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,086 |
| 2022 | 2,105 |
| 2023 | 2,105 |
| 2024 | 2,128 |
| 2025 | 2,204 |
| 2026 | 2,192 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dolj County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,536 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Negoi, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bistreț (4,052 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Catane
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 | Catane | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,668 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) | 13.2 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 111 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Catane | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.02 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,049 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 674 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,958 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 307.5 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,115 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 242 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Catane | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.5 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,019 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.46 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,932 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Catane | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 16 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,129 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 57.4% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Catane | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.9 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,001 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Catane | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Catane | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 141 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 414 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Catane
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 trade10 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage6 · 13.0%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services5 · 10.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing3 · 6.5%
- Construction3 · 6.5%
- Real estate3 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 10.9%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 10.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings3 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities3 · 6.5%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 6.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities3 · 6.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Catane?
Catane has 2,192 residents (2026), ranking 2,174 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Catane?
Catane covers 46.7 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Catane growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Catane went from 1,992 to 2,192, a change of +10.0%.
Where is Catane?
Catane is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.892, longitude 23.412.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Catane?
In Catane, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 57.4% (2026), ranking 1 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Catane?
In Catane, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 307.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,115 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Catane?
The nearest to Catane are Negoi (4.1 km), Bistreț (7.1 km), Rast (10 km), Afumați (13 km), Băilești (16 km).