Măceșu de Jos: population and statistics
Măceșu de Jos has a population of 1,105 (2026) across 57.9 km², or 19.1 people per km². It ranks 2,988 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,105 residents
- 57.9 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Măceșu de Jos ranks No. 105 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Măceșu de Jos, compared with an average of 5.69 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 14.6% in Măceșu de Jos, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Măceșu de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Măceșu de Jos in numbers
Where is Măceșu de Jos?
Neighbouring localities
- Măceșu de Sus6.1 km · 1,104
- Cârna6.8 km · 1,265
- Goicea8.2 km · 2,347
- Gighera9.1 km · 2,722
- Bârca13 km · 4,064
- Gângiova13 km · 2,568
- Bistreț15 km · 4,052
- Giurgița17 km · 2,801
Localities of similar size
Population of Măceșu de Jos over time
Măceșu de Jos had 1,273 residents in 2016 and 1,105 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,211 |
| 2022 | 1,205 |
| 2023 | 1,169 |
| 2024 | 1,148 |
| 2025 | 1,130 |
| 2026 | 1,105 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,102 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Măceșu de Sus, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Goicea (2,347 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Măceșu de Jos
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 | Măceșu de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,031 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 48 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Măceșu de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.55 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 198 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 747 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,867 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 676.0 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 324 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.9 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,864 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Măceșu de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.1 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,001 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.33 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 137 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Măceșu de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 14.6% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 77 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Măceșu de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.7 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,053 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.32 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 213 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Măceșu de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 312 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Măceșu de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 175 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Măceșu de Jos
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 trade25 · 25.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services9 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing7 · 7.1%
- Transport and storage7 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.1%
- Construction5 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 20.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 12.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Măceșu de Jos?
Măceșu de Jos has 1,105 residents (2026), ranking 2,988 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Măceșu de Jos?
Măceșu de Jos covers 57.9 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Măceșu de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Măceșu de Jos went from 1,273 to 1,105, a change of −13.2%.
Where is Măceșu de Jos?
Măceșu de Jos is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.871, longitude 23.687.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măceșu de Jos?
In Măceșu de Jos, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Măceșu de Jos?
In Măceșu de Jos, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 14.6% (2026), ranking 77 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Măceșu de Jos?
The nearest to Măceșu de Jos are Măceșu de Sus (6.1 km), Cârna (6.8 km), Goicea (8.2 km), Gighera (9.1 km), Bârca (13 km).