Câlnic (Gorj County): population and statistics
Câlnic has a population of 2,192 (2026) across 64.2 km², or 34.1 people per km². It ranks 2,174 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,192 residents
- 64.2 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Câlnic ranks No. 44 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 338 ‰ in Câlnic, compared with an average of 228 ‰ in Gorj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 70.3 m³ in Câlnic, compared with an average of 38.6 m³ in Gorj County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Câlnic: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (52 businesses).
Câlnic in numbers
Where is Câlnic?
Neighbouring localities
- Telești6.3 km · 2,765
- Ciuperceni6.7 km · 1,463
- Rovinari7.9 km · 12,387
- Mătăsari8.6 km · 4,618
- Godinești10 km · 1,875
- Bălești11 km · 7,587
- Fărcășești12 km · 2,950
- Glogova13 km · 1,802
Localities of similar size
Population of Câlnic over time
Câlnic had 2,218 residents in 2016 and 2,192 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,226 |
| 2022 | 2,210 |
| 2023 | 2,206 |
| 2024 | 2,209 |
| 2025 | 2,219 |
| 2026 | 2,192 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,994 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Telești, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rovinari (12,387 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Câlnic
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 | Câlnic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,073 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 458 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Câlnic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.82 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 540 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,326 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,827 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 604.9 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 584 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.4 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 923 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Câlnic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.9 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 959 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.74 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,077 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Câlnic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 338 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 116 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Câlnic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 159 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 689 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 948 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Câlnic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 70.3 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 182 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Câlnic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Câlnic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Câlnic
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 trade57 · 25.3%
- Transport and storage33 · 14.7%
- Construction31 · 13.8%
- Manufacturing18 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services18 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.2%
- Other service activities10 · 4.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 23.1%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 13.3%
- Construction of buildings26 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 11.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 10.2%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.4%
- Postal and courier activities9 · 4.0%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods9 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Câlnic?
Câlnic has 2,192 residents (2026), ranking 2,174 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Câlnic?
Câlnic covers 64.2 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Câlnic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Câlnic went from 2,218 to 2,192, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Câlnic?
Câlnic is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.937, longitude 23.068.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Câlnic?
In Câlnic, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 338 ‰ (2024), ranking 116 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Câlnic?
In Câlnic, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 70.3 m³ (2025), ranking 182 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Câlnic?
The nearest to Câlnic are Telești (6.3 km), Ciuperceni (6.7 km), Rovinari (7.9 km), Mătăsari (8.6 km), Godinești (10 km).