Călmățuiu: population and statistics
Călmățuiu has a population of 1,394 (2026) across 76.1 km², or 18.3 people per km². It ranks 2,817 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −26.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,394 residents
- 76.1 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Călmățuiu ranks No. 78 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 40.2 ‰ in Călmățuiu, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Teleorman County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Călmățuiu, compared with an average of 1.57 ‰ in Teleorman County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Călmățuiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Călmățuiu in numbers
Where is Călmățuiu?
Population of Călmățuiu over time
Călmățuiu had 1,894 residents in 2016 and 1,394 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,673 |
| 2022 | 1,588 |
| 2023 | 1,540 |
| 2024 | 1,483 |
| 2025 | 1,434 |
| 2026 | 1,394 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Teleorman County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,653 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Salcia (2,483 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Călmățuiu
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 | Călmățuiu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Călmățuiu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,245 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,972 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 893.1 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 64 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 30.2 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,121 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Călmățuiu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.0 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 955 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.43 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,209 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Călmățuiu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 154 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Călmățuiu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Călmățuiu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 354 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Călmățuiu
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 trade24 · 26.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 14.4%
- Manufacturing12 · 13.3%
- Transport and storage9 · 10.0%
- Construction7 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 5.6%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply4 · 4.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 18.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 15.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 13.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 10.0%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of paper and paper products5 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Călmățuiu?
Călmățuiu has 1,394 residents (2026), ranking 2,817 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Călmățuiu?
Călmățuiu covers 76.1 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Călmățuiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Călmățuiu went from 1,894 to 1,394, a change of −26.4%.
Where is Călmățuiu?
Călmățuiu is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.948, longitude 24.842.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călmățuiu?
In Călmățuiu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 40.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 1 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călmățuiu?
In Călmățuiu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Călmățuiu?
The nearest to Călmățuiu are Salcia (5.6 km), Crângeni (7.8 km), Lunca (9.3 km), Uda-Clocociov (10 km), Putineiu (11 km).