Almăj: population and statistics
Almăj has a population of 1,791 (2026) across 27.5 km², or 65.1 people per km². It ranks 2,521 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,791 residents
- 27.5 km²
- 65 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Almăj ranks No. 83 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.12 ‰ in Almăj, compared with an average of 0.65 ‰ in Dolj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 42 ‰ in Almăj, compared with an average of 172 ‰ in Dolj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Almăj: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Almăj in numbers
Where is Almăj?
Population of Almăj over time
Almăj had 1,904 residents in 2016 and 1,791 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,791 |
| 2022 | 1,779 |
| 2023 | 1,787 |
| 2024 | 1,792 |
| 2025 | 1,800 |
| 2026 | 1,791 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,852 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Coțofenii din Față, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Goiești (3,001 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Almăj
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 | Almăj | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.2 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 368 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 523 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Almăj | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.54 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,393 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 877 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,676 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 489.7 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,523 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.2 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 491 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Almăj | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.8 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 458 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.03 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 274 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Almăj | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Almăj | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 311 ‰ | 496 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 507 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 812 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Almăj | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.9 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 806 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Almăj | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.12 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 429 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.12 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 82 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 848 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Almăj | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,043 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 669 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Almăj
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 trade50 · 21.0%
- Manufacturing25 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services24 · 10.1%
- Transport and storage21 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 7.6%
- Construction16 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 5.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation13 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 17.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 6.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities12 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 4.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 4.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy10 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Almăj?
Almăj has 1,791 residents (2026), ranking 2,521 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Almăj?
Almăj covers 27.5 km², with a density of 65 people per km².
Is the population of Almăj growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Almăj went from 1,904 to 1,791, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Almăj?
Almăj is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.450, longitude 23.700.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Almăj?
In Almăj, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.12 ‰ (2024), ranking 82 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Almăj?
In Almăj, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 42 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,043 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Almăj?
The nearest to Almăj are Coțofenii din Față (2.7 km), Goiești (6.8 km), Ișalnița (7.5 km), Coțofenii din Dos (7.7 km), Brădești (8.8 km).