Călan: population and statistics
Călan has a population of 12,202 (2026) across 102.7 km², or 119 people per km². It ranks 187 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,202 residents
- 102.7 km²
- 119 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Călan ranks No. 10 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 0.8 in Călan, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Hunedoara County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Călan, compared with an average of 0.68 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Călan: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (263 businesses).
Călan in numbers
Where is Călan?
Population of Călan over time
Călan had 13,366 residents in 2016 and 12,202 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,753 |
| 2022 | 12,685 |
| 2023 | 12,555 |
| 2024 | 12,456 |
| 2025 | 12,355 |
| 2026 | 12,202 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,388 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Băcia, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hunedoara (65,705 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Călan
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 | Călan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,532 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Călan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.11 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,743 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.07 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,969 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 179 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 489.2 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.0 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Călan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.98 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 744 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 347 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 341 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Călan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.5 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 609 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.59 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 352 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Călan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,064 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Călan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 779 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Călan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.0 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 675 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.50 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 752 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Călan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.23 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 385 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 496 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Călan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 131 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 538 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,116 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Călan
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 trade354 · 24.6%
- Transport and storage191 · 13.3%
- Administrative and support services137 · 9.5%
- Construction132 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing115 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services104 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical96 · 6.7%
- Other service activities76 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)263 · 18.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)198 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines159 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities125 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities109 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities95 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings94 · 6.5%
- Rental and leasing activities60 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities60 · 4.2%
- Civil engineering58 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Călan?
Călan has 12,202 residents (2026), ranking 187 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Călan?
Călan covers 102.7 km², with a density of 119 people per km².
Is the population of Călan growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Călan went from 13,366 to 12,202, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Călan?
Călan is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.736, longitude 23.009.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călan?
In Călan, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,116 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călan?
In Călan, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,817 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Călan?
The nearest to Călan are Băcia (7.4 km), Bretea Română (7.7 km), Hunedoara (7.8 km), Teliucu Inferior (9.7 km), Pestișu Mic (12 km).