Ișalnița: population and statistics
Ișalnița has a population of 4,359 (2026) across 31.8 km², or 137 people per km². It ranks 937 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,359 residents
- 31.8 km²
- 137 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Ișalnița ranks No. 26 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.57 ‰ in Ișalnița, compared with an average of 3.58 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.41 ‰ in Ișalnița, compared with an average of 2.10 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Ișalnița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (107 businesses).
Ișalnița in numbers
Where is Ișalnița?
Neighbouring localities
- Șimnicu de Sus6.7 km · 6,121
- Breasta7.2 km · 4,640
- Almăj7.5 km · 1,791
- Coțofenii din Dos8.3 km · 2,237
- Coțofenii din Față9.1 km · 2,065
- Craiova9.3 km · 278,599
- Predești10 km · 1,984
- Bucovăț12 km · 4,311
Localities of similar size
Population of Ișalnița over time
Ișalnița had 4,011 residents in 2016 and 4,359 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,176 |
| 2022 | 4,195 |
| 2023 | 4,226 |
| 2024 | 4,267 |
| 2025 | 4,328 |
| 2026 | 4,359 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,457 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șimnicu de Sus, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Craiova (278,599 residents), 9.3 km away.
All indicators for Ișalnița
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 | Ișalnița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,268 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ișalnița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.22 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,203 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.41 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 86 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,673 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,296 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 383.8 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.4 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 219 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.88 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 120 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ișalnița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.84 km | 2.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 423 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 773 m³ | 5,466 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 47 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ișalnița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.1 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 186 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.57 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 80 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ișalnița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 281 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 210 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ișalnița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.1 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 743 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.13 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 828 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ișalnița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 580 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ișalnița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ișalnița
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 trade144 · 21.8%
- Construction84 · 12.7%
- Manufacturing73 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage59 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services45 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical43 · 6.5%
- Real estate33 · 5.0%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)107 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 13.0%
- Specialised construction activities79 · 12.0%
- Construction of buildings52 · 7.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities39 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities33 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering28 · 4.2%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities22 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ișalnița?
Ișalnița has 4,359 residents (2026), ranking 937 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ișalnița?
Ișalnița covers 31.8 km², with a density of 137 people per km².
Is the population of Ișalnița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ișalnița went from 4,011 to 4,359, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Ișalnița?
Ișalnița is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.385, longitude 23.724.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ișalnița?
In Ișalnița, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.57 ‰ (2026), ranking 80 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ișalnița?
In Ișalnița, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.41 ‰ (2025), ranking 86 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Ișalnița?
The nearest to Ișalnița are Șimnicu de Sus (6.7 km), Breasta (7.2 km), Almăj (7.5 km), Coțofenii din Dos (8.3 km), Coțofenii din Față (9.1 km).