Cetate (Dolj County): population and statistics
Cetate has a population of 5,009 (2026) across 86.8 km², or 57.7 people per km². It ranks 751 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,009 residents
- 86.8 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Cetate ranks No. 17 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 14.4% in Cetate, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 2.0 in Cetate, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Dolj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Cetate: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (49 businesses).
Cetate in numbers
Where is Cetate?
Neighbouring localities
- Obârșia de Câmp7.3 km · 1,502
- Salcia8.9 km · 2,417
- Dârvari9.3 km · 2,327
- Unirea12 km · 3,485
- Braniștea13 km · 1,682
- Maglavit13 km · 4,273
- Moțăței13 km · 6,277
- Cujmir14 km · 3,029
Localities of similar size
Population of Cetate over time
Cetate had 5,472 residents in 2016 and 5,009 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,216 |
| 2022 | 5,167 |
| 2023 | 5,169 |
| 2024 | 5,132 |
| 2025 | 5,072 |
| 2026 | 5,009 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,153 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Obârșia de Câmp, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Calafat (16,218 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Cetate
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 | Cetate | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cetate | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.99 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,054 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,061 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,575 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 600 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 514.1 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,267 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.1 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,956 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cetate | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.6 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,105 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.40 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,235 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cetate | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 14.4% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 81 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cetate | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 496 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 895 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cetate | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.7 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 908 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.99 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 657 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cetate | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cetate | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cetate
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 trade62 · 25.1%
- Accommodation and food services34 · 13.8%
- Transport and storage32 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing27 · 10.9%
- Construction19 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 6.1%
- Administrative and support services11 · 4.5%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply10 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 19.8%
- Food and beverage service activities32 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 6.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 4.5%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply10 · 4.0%
- Real estate activities10 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cetate?
Cetate has 5,009 residents (2026), ranking 751 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cetate?
Cetate covers 86.8 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Cetate growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cetate went from 5,472 to 5,009, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Cetate?
Cetate is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.117, longitude 23.035.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Cetate?
In Cetate, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 14.4% (2026), ranking 81 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cetate?
In Cetate, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.0 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,630 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Cetate?
The nearest to Cetate are Obârșia de Câmp (7.3 km), Salcia (8.9 km), Dârvari (9.3 km), Unirea (12 km), Braniștea (13 km).