Carcaliu: population and statistics
Carcaliu has a population of 2,608 (2026) across 29.3 km², or 88.9 people per km². It ranks 1,838 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,608 residents
- 29.3 km²
- 89 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Carcaliu ranks No. 24 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 16 ‰ in Carcaliu, compared with an average of 120 ‰ in Tulcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.8 ‰ in Carcaliu, compared with an average of 5.4 ‰ in Tulcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Carcaliu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Carcaliu in numbers
Where is Carcaliu?
Neighbouring localities
- Măcin6.0 km · 9,538
- Greci8.6 km · 4,726
- Turcoaia9.3 km · 3,011
- Smârdan14 km · 1,081
- Luncavița15 km · 4,046
- Văcăreni15 km · 2,050
- Chiscani17 km · 6,694
- Brăila17 km · 180,124
All localities in Tulcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Carcaliu over time
Carcaliu had 3,019 residents in 2016 and 2,608 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,826 |
| 2022 | 2,760 |
| 2023 | 2,714 |
| 2024 | 2,682 |
| 2025 | 2,655 |
| 2026 | 2,608 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,106 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Măcin (9,538 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Carcaliu
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 | Carcaliu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,126 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.8 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,154 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 213 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Carcaliu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.40 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,203 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,880 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,672 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,298 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 641.1 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 442 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.9 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,687 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Carcaliu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.9 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,965 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.92 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,730 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Carcaliu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Carcaliu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.0 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,112 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.67 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 335 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Carcaliu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Carcaliu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,152 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Carcaliu
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 trade20 · 29.0%
- Construction11 · 15.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 8.7%
- Transport and storage5 · 7.2%
- Other service activities4 · 5.8%
- Manufacturing3 · 4.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 23.2%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 14.5%
- Construction of buildings8 · 11.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 7.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 5.8%
- Civil engineering3 · 4.3%
- Accommodation3 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Carcaliu?
Carcaliu has 2,608 residents (2026), ranking 1,838 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Carcaliu?
Carcaliu covers 29.3 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Carcaliu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Carcaliu went from 3,019 to 2,608, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Carcaliu?
Carcaliu is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.195, longitude 28.148.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Carcaliu?
In Carcaliu, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,152 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Carcaliu?
In Carcaliu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,154 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Carcaliu?
The nearest to Carcaliu are Măcin (6.0 km), Greci (8.6 km), Turcoaia (9.3 km), Smârdan (14 km), Luncavița (15 km).