Desa: population and statistics
Desa has a population of 4,748 (2026) across 76.3 km², or 62.2 people per km². It ranks 822 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,748 residents
- 76.3 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Desa ranks No. 19 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 325.2 ‰ in Desa, compared with an average of 469.0 ‰ in Dolj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 23 ‰ in Desa, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Desa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (50 businesses).
Desa in numbers
Where is Desa?
Neighbouring localities
- Ciupercenii Noi8.2 km · 4,723
- Poiana Mare9.8 km · 9,465
- Piscu Vechi12 km · 2,548
- Ghidici15 km · 2,469
- Calafat17 km · 16,218
- Seaca de Câmp19 km · 1,628
- Maglavit22 km · 4,273
- Rast22 km · 3,664
Localities of similar size
Population of Desa over time
Desa had 4,920 residents in 2016 and 4,748 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,856 |
| 2022 | 4,842 |
| 2023 | 4,839 |
| 2024 | 4,796 |
| 2025 | 4,797 |
| 2026 | 4,748 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,688 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ciupercenii Noi, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poiana Mare (9,465 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Desa
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 | Desa | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Desa | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.21 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,206 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,544 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,458 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 325.2 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,094 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.7 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 206 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Desa | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.5 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,834 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.26 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,350 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Desa | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 23 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.8% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 227 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Desa | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.6 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 816 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.21 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 806 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Desa | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 667 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Desa | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Desa
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 trade60 · 26.5%
- Manufacturing30 · 13.3%
- Transport and storage27 · 11.9%
- Construction22 · 9.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 4.9%
- Administrative and support services9 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 22.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 7.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings11 · 4.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities8 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Desa?
Desa has 4,748 residents (2026), ranking 822 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Desa?
Desa covers 76.3 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Desa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Desa went from 4,920 to 4,748, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Desa?
Desa is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.842, longitude 23.019.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Desa?
In Desa, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 325.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,094 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Desa?
In Desa, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,070 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Desa?
The nearest to Desa are Ciupercenii Noi (8.2 km), Poiana Mare (9.8 km), Piscu Vechi (12 km), Ghidici (15 km), Calafat (17 km).