Celaru: population and statistics
Celaru has a population of 4,081 (2026) across 95.2 km², or 42.8 people per km². It ranks 1,053 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,081 residents
- 95.2 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Celaru ranks No. 33 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 25 ‰ in Celaru, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.42 km in Celaru, compared with an average of 5.11 km in Dolj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Celaru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Celaru in numbers
Where is Celaru?
Neighbouring localities
- Apele Vii7.0 km · 1,842
- Amărăștii de Sus7.4 km · 1,514
- Dobrotești8.8 km · 1,450
- Amărăștii de Jos8.8 km · 5,354
- Redea10 km · 2,405
- Mârșani12 km · 3,899
- Dioști12 km · 2,596
- Daneți13 km · 5,140
Localities of similar size
Population of Celaru over time
Celaru had 4,440 residents in 2016 and 4,081 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,258 |
| 2022 | 4,177 |
| 2023 | 4,117 |
| 2024 | 4,123 |
| 2025 | 4,099 |
| 2026 | 4,081 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,340 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Apele Vii, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Caracal (31,024 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Celaru
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 | Celaru | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Celaru | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.42 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 276 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.74 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,913 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,781 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,162 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 436.4 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,202 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.9 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,727 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Celaru | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.4 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.96 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Celaru | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 25 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,044 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.3% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 640 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Celaru | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.0 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 799 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.04 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 851 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Celaru | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 810 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 398 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 496 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Celaru | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Celaru
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 trade61 · 26.6%
- Construction35 · 15.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing19 · 8.3%
- Transport and storage19 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services13 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 16.6%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 12.2%
- Construction of buildings24 · 10.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 7.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 7.0%
- Civil engineering13 · 5.7%
- Other personal service activities8 · 3.5%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Celaru?
Celaru has 4,081 residents (2026), ranking 1,053 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Celaru?
Celaru covers 95.2 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Celaru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Celaru went from 4,440 to 4,081, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Celaru?
Celaru is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.031, longitude 24.139.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Celaru?
In Celaru, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,044 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Celaru?
In Celaru, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.42 km (2025), ranking 276 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Celaru?
The nearest to Celaru are Apele Vii (7.0 km), Amărăștii de Sus (7.4 km), Dobrotești (8.8 km), Amărăștii de Jos (8.8 km), Redea (10 km).