Călugăreni (Giurgiu County): population and statistics
Călugăreni has a population of 5,183 (2026) across 122.6 km², or 42.3 people per km². It ranks 703 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,183 residents
- 122.6 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Călugăreni ranks No. 13 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 57.5 ‰ in Călugăreni, compared with an average of 53.6 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 150 ‰ in Călugăreni, compared with an average of 131 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Călugăreni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (127 businesses).
Călugăreni in numbers
Where is Călugăreni?
Population of Călugăreni over time
Călugăreni had 5,584 residents in 2016 and 5,183 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,397 |
| 2022 | 5,292 |
| 2023 | 5,230 |
| 2024 | 5,205 |
| 2025 | 5,197 |
| 2026 | 5,183 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,169 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Stoenești, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is 1 Decembrie (8,962 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Călugăreni
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 | Călugăreni | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 675 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 736 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Călugăreni | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.32 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 799 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,146 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 417 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 607.0 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 574 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.9 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 784 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Călugăreni | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.5 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 321 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.86 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 552 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Călugăreni | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 949 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Călugăreni | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Călugăreni | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 150 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 342 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Călugăreni
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 trade173 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage101 · 13.4%
- Manufacturing69 · 9.1%
- Construction69 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services68 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical49 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing43 · 5.7%
- Accommodation and food services42 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)127 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)107 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines72 · 9.5%
- Specialised construction activities62 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities60 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities40 · 5.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services38 · 5.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities36 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings34 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering28 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Călugăreni?
Călugăreni has 5,183 residents (2026), ranking 703 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Călugăreni?
Călugăreni covers 122.6 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Călugăreni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Călugăreni went from 5,584 to 5,183, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Călugăreni?
Călugăreni is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.157, longitude 25.971.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călugăreni?
In Călugăreni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 57.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 321 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călugăreni?
In Călugăreni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 150 ‰ (2025), ranking 342 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Călugăreni?
The nearest to Călugăreni are Stoenești (6.8 km), Singureni (7.7 km), Mihai Bravu (8.1 km), Iepurești (11 km), Adunații-Copăceni (11 km).