Călimănești: population and statistics
Călimănești has a population of 8,397 (2026) across 104.2 km², or 80.6 people per km². It ranks 335 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,397 residents
- 104.2 km²
- 81 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Călimănești ranks No. 4 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 91.6 nights in Călimănești, compared with an average of 5.2 nights in Vâlcea County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Călimănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (157 businesses).
Călimănești in numbers
Where is Călimănești?
Population of Călimănești over time
Călimănești had 8,863 residents in 2016 and 8,397 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,693 |
| 2022 | 8,586 |
| 2023 | 8,524 |
| 2024 | 8,503 |
| 2025 | 8,420 |
| 2026 | 8,397 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,592 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sălătrucel, 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Călimănești
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 | Călimănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Călimănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.97 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,776 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.62 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 680 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,302 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 253 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 512.3 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,281 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.3 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,455 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.67 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 767 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Călimănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.78 km | 3.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 539 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 313 m³ | 5,351 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 410 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Călimănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.9 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 728 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.79 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,862 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Călimănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Călimănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 91.6 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 6 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26,332 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 9 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 590.3 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 22 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Călimănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 55.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 333 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.92 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 525 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Călimănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.79 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 273 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Călimănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 131 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 538 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Călimănești
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 trade189 · 21.5%
- Accommodation and food services145 · 16.5%
- Transport and storage76 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing64 · 7.3%
- Construction57 · 6.5%
- Administrative and support services56 · 6.4%
- Real estate53 · 6.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation49 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)157 · 17.8%
- Accommodation111 · 12.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities79 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines56 · 6.4%
- Real estate activities53 · 6.0%
- Specialised construction activities51 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities45 · 5.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities40 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings34 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Călimănești?
Călimănești has 8,397 residents (2026), ranking 335 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Călimănești?
Călimănești covers 104.2 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Călimănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Călimănești went from 8,863 to 8,397, a change of −5.3%.
Where is Călimănești?
Călimănești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.239, longitude 24.343.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Călimănești?
In Călimănești, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 91.6 nights (2025), ranking 6 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Călimănești?
In Călimănești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 4,302 (2025), ranking 253 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Călimănești?
The nearest to Călimănești are Sălătrucel (3.7 km), Muereasca (5.6 km), Bujoreni (7.5 km), Dăești (7.6 km), Berislăvești (9.2 km).