Cârligele: population and statistics
Cârligele has a population of 3,020 (2026) across 40.8 km², or 74.1 people per km². It ranks 1,567 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,020 residents
- 40.8 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Cârligele ranks No. 39 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.5 ‰ in Cârligele, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Vrancea County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 33 ‰ in Cârligele, compared with an average of 167 ‰ in Vrancea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Cârligele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Cârligele in numbers
Where is Cârligele?
Population of Cârligele over time
Cârligele had 2,965 residents in 2016 and 3,020 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,008 |
| 2022 | 2,999 |
| 2023 | 3,016 |
| 2024 | 3,007 |
| 2025 | 3,019 |
| 2026 | 3,020 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,707 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpineanca (4,777 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Cârligele
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 | Cârligele | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 276 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cârligele | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.19 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 613 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.32 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 799 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,448 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,619 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 479.5 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.9 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 334 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.66 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 777 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cârligele | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.5 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,740 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.99 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,669 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cârligele | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,845 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cârligele | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.8 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,356 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.10 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 641 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cârligele | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cârligele | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cârligele
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 trade47 · 23.7%
- Transport and storage34 · 17.2%
- Construction19 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing18 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services16 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.1%
- Other service activities10 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 20.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 15.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings15 · 7.6%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 7.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 6.1%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of beverages8 · 4.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cârligele?
Cârligele has 3,020 residents (2026), ranking 1,567 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cârligele?
Cârligele covers 40.8 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Cârligele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cârligele went from 2,965 to 3,020, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Cârligele?
Cârligele is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.683, longitude 27.100.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cârligele?
In Cârligele, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 276 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cârligele?
In Cârligele, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,845 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Cârligele?
The nearest to Cârligele are Câmpineanca (3.2 km), Cotești (5.4 km), Golești (5.6 km), Vârteșcoiu (5.7 km), Focșani (6.5 km).