Călui: population and statistics
Călui has a population of 1,336 (2026) across 26.1 km², or 51.3 people per km². It ranks 2,848 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,336 residents
- 26.1 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Călui ranks No. 96 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.5 ‰ in Călui, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Olt County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 7.5 in Călui, compared with an average of 3.9 per 10,000 inh. in Olt County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Călui: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Călui in numbers
Where is Călui?
Neighbouring localities
- Oboga4.2 km · 1,598
- Găvănești4.3 km · 1,718
- Iancu Jianu5.1 km · 4,029
- Baldovinești6.7 km · 988
- Morunglav6.7 km · 2,074
- Dobrețu10 km · 1,080
- Bobicești10 km · 3,009
- Vulpeni10 km · 1,880
Localities of similar size
Population of Călui over time
Călui had 1,542 residents in 2016 and 1,336 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,419 |
| 2022 | 1,398 |
| 2023 | 1,372 |
| 2024 | 1,374 |
| 2025 | 1,358 |
| 2026 | 1,336 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,650 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Oboga, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Iancu Jianu (4,029 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Călui
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 | Călui | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 444 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.0 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 336 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 164 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Călui | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.22 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 412 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 863 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,698 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 646.0 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 424 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Călui | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.9 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.99 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 940 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Călui | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Călui | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.4 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,240 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Călui | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 788 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Călui | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Călui
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 trade25 · 29.1%
- Construction16 · 18.6%
- Manufacturing11 · 12.8%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage9 · 10.5%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management3 · 3.5%
- Real estate3 · 3.5%
- Administrative and support services3 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 23.3%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 17.4%
- Construction of buildings10 · 11.6%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 11.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 9.3%
- Civil engineering6 · 7.0%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products4 · 4.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Călui?
Călui has 1,336 residents (2026), ranking 2,848 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Călui?
Călui covers 26.1 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Călui growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Călui went from 1,542 to 1,336, a change of −13.4%.
Where is Călui?
Călui is in Olt County. Latitude 44.449, longitude 24.050.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călui?
In Călui, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 164 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călui?
In Călui, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 314 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Călui?
The nearest to Călui are Oboga (4.2 km), Găvănești (4.3 km), Iancu Jianu (5.1 km), Baldovinești (6.7 km), Morunglav (6.7 km).