Bârca: population and statistics
Bârca has a population of 4,064 (2026) across 88.6 km², or 45.9 people per km². It ranks 1,060 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,064 residents
- 88.6 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Bârca ranks No. 34 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 21 ‰ in Bârca, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Bârca, compared with an average of 5.69 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Bârca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (63 businesses).
Bârca in numbers
Where is Bârca?
Neighbouring localities
- Giurgița3.7 km · 2,801
- Goicea6.7 km · 2,347
- Urzicuța7.6 km · 3,070
- Măceșu de Sus8.7 km · 1,104
- Cerăt9.8 km · 4,418
- Lipovu13 km · 3,463
- Măceșu de Jos13 km · 1,105
- Siliștea Crucii13 km · 1,349
Localities of similar size
Population of Bârca over time
Bârca had 4,090 residents in 2016 and 4,064 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,071 |
| 2022 | 4,063 |
| 2023 | 4,076 |
| 2024 | 4,103 |
| 2025 | 4,083 |
| 2026 | 4,064 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,412 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Giurgița, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Segarcea (7,654 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Bârca
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 | Bârca | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,955 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,645 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bârca | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.55 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 983 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,718 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,238 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 422.7 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,387 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.9 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,154 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bârca | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.4 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,122 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.72 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,924 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bârca | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 21 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,092 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 14.0% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 84 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bârca | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.3 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,357 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.78 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 247 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bârca | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bârca | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bârca
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 trade77 · 28.3%
- Construction46 · 16.9%
- Manufacturing27 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 9.6%
- Transport and storage20 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services19 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 4.4%
- Other service activities10 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 23.2%
- Specialised construction activities42 · 15.4%
- Construction of buildings35 · 12.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 11.4%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering12 · 4.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities12 · 4.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 4.0%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bârca?
Bârca has 4,064 residents (2026), ranking 1,060 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bârca?
Bârca covers 88.6 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Bârca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bârca went from 4,090 to 4,064, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Bârca?
Bârca is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.983, longitude 23.633.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârca?
In Bârca, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,092 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârca?
In Bârca, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,599 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Bârca?
The nearest to Bârca are Giurgița (3.7 km), Goicea (6.7 km), Urzicuța (7.6 km), Măceșu de Sus (8.7 km), Cerăt (9.8 km).