Călinești (Maramureș County): population and statistics
Călinești has a population of 3,069 (2026) across 66.1 km², or 46.4 people per km². It ranks 1,533 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,069 residents
- 66.1 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Călinești ranks No. 43 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 97.8 m³ in Călinești, compared with an average of 38.3 m³ in Maramureș County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.8 ‰ in Călinești, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Călinești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Călinești in numbers
Where is Călinești?
Population of Călinești over time
Călinești had 3,161 residents in 2016 and 3,069 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,096 |
| 2022 | 3,102 |
| 2023 | 3,070 |
| 2024 | 3,074 |
| 2025 | 3,076 |
| 2026 | 3,069 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,258 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bârsana, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cavnic (4,715 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Călinești
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 | Călinești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,938 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Călinești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.75 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 785 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.30 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,356 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,779 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 441.8 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,128 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.5 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,549 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.30 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 963 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Călinești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.9 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,312 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 | Călinești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 145 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Călinești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.5 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 262 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 599 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 323 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56.4 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 202 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Călinești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 97.8 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 72 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,603 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Călinești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Călinești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Călinești
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 trade70 · 23.9%
- Construction42 · 14.3%
- Transport and storage36 · 12.3%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing18 · 6.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 5.8%
- Administrative and support services17 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 16.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 16.4%
- Specialised construction activities39 · 13.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 11.6%
- Construction of buildings32 · 10.9%
- Civil engineering19 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 4.8%
- Accommodation13 · 4.4%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods10 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Călinești?
Călinești has 3,069 residents (2026), ranking 1,533 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Călinești?
Călinești covers 66.1 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Călinești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Călinești went from 3,161 to 3,069, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Călinești?
Călinești is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.772, longitude 24.012.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Călinești?
In Călinești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 97.8 m³ (2025), ranking 72 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călinești?
In Călinești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,938 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Călinești?
The nearest to Călinești are Bârsana (6.8 km), Giulești (8.3 km), Strâmtura (8.9 km), Budești (9.1 km), Oncești (9.7 km).