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Călăraşi in figures

A profile of Călăraşi from official statistics: 12 figures in 3 sections, each with its period, its change from a year earlier, its rank among similar places where a ranking exists, and its source.

Figures last updated on 2026-10-12.

People

Population in Călăraşi was 278,602 (estimated) in 2025, down 0.3% from 2024, and the 9th lowest of 42 areas in Romania.

Population278,6022025, estimatedDown 0.3% from 2024The 9th lowest of 42 areas in Romania
Natural change rate-8.3 per 1,000 inhabitants2024, estimatedDown 1.2 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023The 8th lowest of 42 areas in Romania
Median age44.6 years2025, estimatedUp 0.3 years from 2024Tied for the 19th highest of 42 areas in Romania
Population aged 65 and over20.5%2025, estimatedUp 0.2 percentage points from 2024
Population density56.9 inhabitants per km²2024, estimatedDown 0.4% from 2023
Net migration including statistical adjustment1,5682024, estimatedCompared with 871 in 2023
260K280K300K320K340K20012005200920132017202120252001: 332,048 persons2002: 320,887 persons2003: 320,226 persons2004: 319,168 persons2005: 318,360 persons2006: 317,172 persons2007: 315,440 persons2008: 314,081 persons2009: 313,460 persons2010: 312,697 persons2011: 311,474 persons2012: 305,779 persons2013: 303,881 persons2014: 301,251 persons2015: 298,684 persons2016: 295,505 persons2017: 292,835 persons2018: 288,061 persons2019: 284,299 persons2020: 280,252 persons2021: 277,701 persons2022: 281,980 persons2023: 280,468 persons2024: 279,349 persons2025: 278,602 persons
Population, 2001 to 2025. persons. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). Population and demography statistics and rankings

Economy

GDP (euros) in Călăraşi was €2.54 billion (provisional) in 2024, up 8.3% from 2023, and the 2nd lowest of 42 areas in Romania.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€2.54 billion2024, provisionalUp 8.3% from 2023The 2nd lowest of 42 areas in Romania
GDP per capita€9,1002024, provisionalUp 8.3% from 2023The 4th lowest of 42 areas in Romania
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)38%2024, provisionalUp 1 percentage point from 2023The 4th lowest of 42 areas in Romania
05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,00020002004200820122016202020242000: 351 EUR million2001: 452 EUR million2002: 404 EUR million2003: 438 EUR million2004: 611 EUR million2005: 627 EUR million2006: 771 EUR million2007: 969 EUR million2008: 1,336 EUR million2009: 1,040 EUR million2010: 1,191 EUR million2011: 1,192 EUR million2012: 1,163 EUR million2013: 1,267 EUR million2014: 1,223 EUR million2015: 1,285 EUR million2016: 1,325 EUR million2017: 1,455 EUR million2018: 1,615 EUR million2019: 1,734 EUR million2020: 1,576 EUR million2021: 1,917 EUR million2022: 2,124 EUR million2023: 2,343 EUR million2024: 2,538 EUR million
Gross domestic product (GDP), 2000 to 2024. EUR million. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). Economy statistics and rankings

Business and tourism

Nights spent in tourist accommodation in Călăraşi were 33,310 in 2025, up 6.6% from 2024, and the 2nd lowest of 42 areas in Romania.

Nights spent in tourist accommodation33,3102025Up 6.6% from 2024The 2nd lowest of 42 areas in Romania
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)5,5832025Up 17.7% from 2024The 4th lowest of 42 areas in Romania
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms4942025Down 43.8% from 2024The 2nd lowest of 42 areas in Romania
22.5K25K27.5K30K32.5K35K202120222023202420252021: 22,595 count2022: 29,239 count2023: 34,427 count2024: 31,245 count2025: 33,310 count
Nights spent in tourist accommodation, 2021 to 2025. count. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Guest nights spent at short-stay accommodation offered via online platforms by NUTS 3 region, residents and non-residents (tour_ce_oan3). Companies statistics and rankings

Sources and citations

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  1. Eurostat. Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanaggr3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  2. Eurostat. Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  3. Eurostat. Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  4. Eurostat. Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_d3dens/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  5. Eurostat. Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  6. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  7. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  8. Eurostat. GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  9. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
  10. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  11. Eurostat. Guest nights spent at short-stay accommodation offered via online platforms by NUTS 3 region, residents and non-residents (tour_ce_oan3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_ce_oan3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.

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