Gura Caliței: population and statistics
Gura Caliței has a population of 2,355 (2026) across 113.8 km², or 20.7 people per km². It ranks 2,033 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,355 residents
- 113.8 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Gura Caliței ranks No. 48 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 38.5 m² in Gura Caliței, compared with an average of 52.7 m² in Vrancea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 14.4 m³ in Gura Caliței, compared with an average of 30.7 m³ in Vrancea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Gura Caliței: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Gura Caliței in numbers
Where is Gura Caliței?
Population of Gura Caliței over time
Gura Caliței had 2,726 residents in 2016 and 2,355 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,518 |
| 2022 | 2,471 |
| 2023 | 2,451 |
| 2024 | 2,407 |
| 2025 | 2,367 |
| 2026 | 2,355 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,931 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bordești, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumitrești (3,989 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Gura Caliței
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 | Gura Caliței | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gura Caliței | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.86 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,317 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.55 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 708 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,307 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,869 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 555.0 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.5 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gura Caliței | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.9 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,158 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.12 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,558 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gura Caliței | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 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 | Gura Caliței | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.4 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,159 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gura Caliței | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Gura Caliței | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gura Caliței
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 trade32 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage16 · 13.1%
- Construction15 · 12.3%
- Administrative and support services11 · 9.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.6%
- Manufacturing8 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.7%
- Other service activities7 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 22.1%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 12.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 10.7%
- Construction of buildings11 · 9.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 8.2%
- Civil engineering7 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.9%
- Forestry and logging5 · 4.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gura Caliței?
Gura Caliței has 2,355 residents (2026), ranking 2,033 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gura Caliței?
Gura Caliței covers 113.8 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Gura Caliței growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gura Caliței went from 2,726 to 2,355, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Gura Caliței?
Gura Caliței is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.583, longitude 27.017.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Gura Caliței?
In Gura Caliței, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 38.5 m² (2025), ranking 2,824 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Gura Caliței?
In Gura Caliței, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 14.4 m³ (2025), ranking 2,159 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Gura Caliței?
The nearest to Gura Caliței are Bordești (3.9 km), Popești (4.8 km), Dumitrești (6.7 km), Urechești (7.4 km), Dumbrăveni (7.5 km).