Băilești: population and statistics
Băilești has a population of 18,450 (2026) across 163.6 km², or 113 people per km². It ranks 120 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,450 residents
- 163.6 km²
- 113 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Băilești ranks No. 2 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 ‰ in Băilești, compared with an average of 2.46 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.47 ‰ in Băilești, compared with an average of 5.69 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Băilești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (249 businesses).
Băilești in numbers
Where is Băilești?
Neighbouring localities
- Galiciuica8.1 km · 1,288
- Galicea Mare8.1 km · 3,804
- Afumați9.8 km · 2,364
- Siliștea Crucii10 km · 1,349
- Cioroiași11 km · 1,289
- Moțăței14 km · 6,277
- Negoi14 km · 2,428
- Izvoare15 km · 1,360
Localities of similar size
Population of Băilești over time
Băilești had 20,025 residents in 2016 and 18,450 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,210 |
| 2022 | 18,995 |
| 2023 | 18,888 |
| 2024 | 18,739 |
| 2025 | 18,542 |
| 2026 | 18,450 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,917 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Galiciuica, 8.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Craiova (278,599 residents), 50 km away.
All indicators for Băilești
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 | Băilești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,707 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,247 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băilești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.93 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,265 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.81 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,833 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,503 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 164 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 352.5 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,002 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.2 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 695 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.16 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băilești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.8 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.30 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,322 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băilești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 113 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 850 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Băilești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 496 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 919 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,233 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băilești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.1 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,649 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.30 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 790 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Băilești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.47 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 121 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băilești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 164 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 247 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băilești
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 trade335 · 27.0%
- Transport and storage140 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing122 · 9.8%
- Construction102 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services90 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services77 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical76 · 6.1%
- Other service activities62 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)249 · 20.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)151 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines110 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities95 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities82 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings68 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities65 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities47 · 3.8%
- Office administration and business support activities47 · 3.8%
- Manufacture of food products44 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băilești?
Băilești has 18,450 residents (2026), ranking 120 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băilești?
Băilești covers 163.6 km², with a density of 113 people per km².
Is the population of Băilești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băilești went from 20,025 to 18,450, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Băilești?
Băilești is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.031, longitude 23.352.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băilești?
In Băilești, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,881 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băilești?
In Băilești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.47 ‰ (2024), ranking 121 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Băilești?
The nearest to Băilești are Galiciuica (8.1 km), Galicea Mare (8.1 km), Afumați (9.8 km), Siliștea Crucii (10 km), Cioroiași (11 km).