Bistreț: population and statistics
Bistreț has a population of 4,052 (2026) across 122.2 km², or 33.2 people per km². It ranks 1,062 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,052 residents
- 122.2 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Bistreț ranks No. 35 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.1 ‰ in Bistreț, compared with an average of 6.7 ‰ in Dolj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 11.3% in Bistreț, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Bistreț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Bistreț in numbers
Where is Bistreț?
Neighbouring localities
- Catane7.1 km · 2,192
- Goicea9.7 km · 2,347
- Negoi11 km · 2,428
- Cârna11 km · 1,265
- Afumați11 km · 2,364
- Urzicuța14 km · 3,070
- Bârca14 km · 4,064
- Siliștea Crucii15 km · 1,349
Localities of similar size
Population of Bistreț over time
Bistreț had 4,318 residents in 2016 and 4,052 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,176 |
| 2022 | 4,147 |
| 2023 | 4,110 |
| 2024 | 4,084 |
| 2025 | 4,083 |
| 2026 | 4,052 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,115 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Catane, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băilești (18,450 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Bistreț
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 | Bistreț | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,635 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 114 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 626 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bistreț | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.84 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,128 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,049 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 904 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 505.7 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,349 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.1 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bistreț | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.7 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.48 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bistreț | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.3% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 162 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bistreț | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.6 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,434 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.64 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 256 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bistreț | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 810 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bistreț | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 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: Bistreț
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 trade52 · 29.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 12.6%
- Transport and storage17 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing14 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 8.0%
- Construction13 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services13 · 7.4%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply5 · 2.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 18.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 18.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 12.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings11 · 6.3%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 6.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 4.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bistreț?
Bistreț has 4,052 residents (2026), ranking 1,062 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bistreț?
Bistreț covers 122.2 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Bistreț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bistreț went from 4,318 to 4,052, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Bistreț?
Bistreț is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.900, longitude 23.500.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bistreț?
In Bistreț, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 114 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Bistreț?
In Bistreț, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 11.3% (2026), ranking 162 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Bistreț?
The nearest to Bistreț are Catane (7.1 km), Goicea (9.7 km), Negoi (11 km), Cârna (11 km), Afumați (11 km).