Amărăștii de Sus: population and statistics
Amărăștii de Sus has a population of 1,514 (2026) across 34.9 km², or 43.4 people per km². It ranks 2,717 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,514 residents
- 34.9 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Amărăștii de Sus ranks No. 90 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 12.9% in Amărăștii de Sus, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.7 ‰ in Amărăștii de Sus, compared with an average of 17.6 ‰ in Dolj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Amărăștii de Sus: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Amărăștii de Sus in numbers
Where is Amărăștii de Sus?
Neighbouring localities
- Amărăștii de Jos1.4 km · 5,354
- Dobrotești3.7 km · 1,450
- Celaru7.4 km · 4,081
- Daneți9.5 km · 5,140
- Bucinișu9.7 km · 1,735
- Redea12 km · 2,405
- Rotunda12 km · 2,466
- Apele Vii14 km · 1,842
Localities of similar size
Population of Amărăștii de Sus over time
Amărăștii de Sus had 1,653 residents in 2016 and 1,514 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,554 |
| 2022 | 1,553 |
| 2023 | 1,522 |
| 2024 | 1,516 |
| 2025 | 1,510 |
| 2026 | 1,514 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,885 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Amărăștii de Jos (5,354 residents), 1.4 km away.
All indicators for Amărăștii de Sus
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 Sus | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Amărăștii de Sus | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 812 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,772 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 536.3 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,691 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Amărăștii de Sus | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.5 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,194 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.32 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Amărăștii de Sus | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.9% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 110 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Amărăștii de Sus | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Amărăștii de Sus | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Amărăștii de Sus
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 trade14 · 29.2%
- Manufacturing5 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage5 · 10.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 8.3%
- Health and social work4 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 20.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 10.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 8.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 8.3%
- Human health activities4 · 8.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 6.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amărăștii de Sus?
Amărăștii de Sus has 1,514 residents (2026), ranking 2,717 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Amărăștii de Sus?
Amărăștii de Sus covers 34.9 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Amărăștii de Sus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Amărăștii de Sus went from 1,653 to 1,514, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Amărăștii de Sus?
Amărăștii de Sus is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.967, longitude 24.163.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Amărăștii de Sus?
In Amărăștii de Sus, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 12.9% (2026), ranking 110 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Amărăștii de Sus?
In Amărăștii de Sus, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 305 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Amărăștii de Sus?
The nearest to Amărăștii de Sus are Amărăștii de Jos (1.4 km), Dobrotești (3.7 km), Celaru (7.4 km), Daneți (9.5 km), Bucinișu (9.7 km).