Amărăștii de Jos: population and statistics
Amărăștii de Jos has a population of 5,354 (2026) across 66.3 km², or 80.7 people per km². It ranks 661 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,354 residents
- 66.3 km²
- 81 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Amărăștii de Jos ranks No. 13 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 16.0% in Amărăștii de Jos, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.0 ‰ in Amărăștii de Jos, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Dolj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Amărăștii de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (62 businesses).
Amărăștii de Jos in numbers
Where is Amărăștii de Jos?
Neighbouring localities
- Amărăștii de Sus1.4 km · 1,514
- Dobrotești3.6 km · 1,450
- Celaru8.8 km · 4,081
- Bucinișu9.0 km · 1,735
- Daneți9.3 km · 5,140
- Rotunda13 km · 2,466
- Redea13 km · 2,405
- Obârșia13 km · 2,239
Localities of similar size
Population of Amărăștii de Jos over time
Amărăștii de Jos had 5,591 residents in 2016 and 5,354 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,438 |
| 2022 | 5,380 |
| 2023 | 5,344 |
| 2024 | 5,338 |
| 2025 | 5,354 |
| 2026 | 5,354 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,287 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Amărăștii de Sus, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dăbuleni (10,560 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Amărăștii de Jos
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 | Amărăștii de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Amărăștii de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.16 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,727 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,937 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,021 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 361.8 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,953 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 545 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Amărăștii de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.9 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.80 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,046 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Amărăștii de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 16.0% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 61 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Amărăștii de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.8 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,285 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Amărăștii de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 563 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.31 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 102 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Amărăștii de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 174 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Amărăștii de Jos
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 trade89 · 25.1%
- Transport and storage47 · 13.3%
- Manufacturing39 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services32 · 9.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30 · 8.5%
- Construction23 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 5.9%
- Other service activities21 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines39 · 11.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 8.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services30 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities16 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of food products13 · 3.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles12 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amărăștii de Jos?
Amărăștii de Jos has 5,354 residents (2026), ranking 661 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Amărăștii de Jos?
Amărăștii de Jos covers 66.3 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Amărăștii de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Amărăștii de Jos went from 5,591 to 5,354, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Amărăștii de Jos?
Amărăștii de Jos is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.954, longitude 24.166.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Amărăștii de Jos?
In Amărăștii de Jos, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 16.0% (2026), ranking 61 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Amărăștii de Jos?
In Amărăștii de Jos, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,073 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Amărăștii de Jos?
The nearest to Amărăștii de Jos are Amărăștii de Sus (1.4 km), Dobrotești (3.6 km), Celaru (8.8 km), Bucinișu (9.0 km), Daneți (9.3 km).