Botoșești-Paia: population and statistics
Botoșești-Paia has a population of 648 (2026) across 40.0 km², or 16.2 people per km². It ranks 3,142 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 648 residents
- 40.0 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Botoșești-Paia ranks No. 110 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.54 ‰ in Botoșești-Paia, compared with an average of 0.65 ‰ in Dolj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 15.4 in Botoșești-Paia, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Dolj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Botoșești-Paia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Botoșești-Paia in numbers
Where is Botoșești-Paia?
Neighbouring localities
- Grecești4.3 km · 1,445
- Seaca de Pădure6.8 km · 797
- Bălăcița8.5 km · 2,395
- Carpen8.5 km · 1,896
- Secu8.6 km · 939
- Gogoșu9.1 km · 438
- Bâcleș10 km · 1,537
- Verbița14 km · 1,191
Localities of similar size
Population of Botoșești-Paia over time
Botoșești-Paia had 711 residents in 2016 and 648 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 665 |
| 2022 | 648 |
| 2023 | 646 |
| 2024 | 643 |
| 2025 | 655 |
| 2026 | 648 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,599 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Grecești (1,445 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Botoșești-Paia
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 | Botoșești-Paia | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 696 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 277 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Botoșești-Paia | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 467 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,139 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 720.7 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 219 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 30.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Botoșești-Paia | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.6 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,286 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.54 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,113 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Botoșești-Paia | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 18.5% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 37 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Botoșești-Paia | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.54 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 313 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.54 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 28 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Botoșești-Paia | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 24 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Botoșești-Paia
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 trade9 · 36.0%
- Manufacturing4 · 16.0%
- Construction3 · 12.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 36.0%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 12.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Botoșești-Paia?
Botoșești-Paia has 648 residents (2026), ranking 3,142 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Botoșești-Paia?
Botoșești-Paia covers 40.0 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Botoșești-Paia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Botoșești-Paia went from 711 to 648, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Botoșești-Paia?
Botoșești-Paia is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.411, longitude 23.243.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Botoșești-Paia?
In Botoșești-Paia, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.54 ‰ (2024), ranking 28 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Botoșești-Paia?
In Botoșești-Paia, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 24 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Botoșești-Paia?
The nearest to Botoșești-Paia are Grecești (4.3 km), Seaca de Pădure (6.8 km), Bălăcița (8.5 km), Carpen (8.5 km), Secu (8.6 km).