Cernătești (Dolj County): population and statistics
Cernătești has a population of 1,551 (2026) across 57.4 km², or 27.0 people per km². It ranks 2,686 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,551 residents
- 57.4 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Cernătești ranks No. 89 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 928.4 ‰ in Cernătești, compared with an average of 469.0 ‰ in Dolj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.3 ‰ in Cernătești, compared with an average of 6.7 ‰ in Dolj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Cernătești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Cernătești in numbers
Where is Cernătești?
Neighbouring localities
- Sopot4.1 km · 1,586
- Scăești8.4 km · 2,096
- Gogoșu8.5 km · 438
- Braloștița8.6 km · 3,630
- Argetoaia10 km · 4,538
- Brabova11 km · 1,052
- Secu12 km · 939
- Pleșoi13 km · 1,201
Localities of similar size
Population of Cernătești over time
Cernătești had 1,787 residents in 2016 and 1,551 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,648 |
| 2022 | 1,606 |
| 2023 | 1,587 |
| 2024 | 1,580 |
| 2025 | 1,567 |
| 2026 | 1,551 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,032 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Sopot, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Braloștița (3,630 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Cernătești
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 | Cernătești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 227 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cernătești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,440 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,633 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 928.4 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 54 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,915 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cernătești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.4 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.58 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cernătești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.4% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 391 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Cernătești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cernătești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cernătești
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 trade19 · 24.7%
- Construction13 · 16.9%
- Transport and storage13 · 16.9%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 5.2%
- Manufacturing3 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 18.2%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 15.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 15.6%
- Construction of buildings10 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 13.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 6.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering3 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cernătești?
Cernătești has 1,551 residents (2026), ranking 2,686 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cernătești?
Cernătești covers 57.4 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Cernătești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cernătești went from 1,787 to 1,551, a change of −13.2%.
Where is Cernătești?
Cernătești is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.445, longitude 23.449.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cernătești?
In Cernătești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 928.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 54 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cernătești?
In Cernătești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 154 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Cernătești?
The nearest to Cernătești are Sopot (4.1 km), Scăești (8.4 km), Gogoșu (8.5 km), Braloștița (8.6 km), Argetoaia (10 km).