Maglavit: population and statistics
Maglavit has a population of 4,273 (2026) across 101.0 km², or 42.3 people per km². It ranks 964 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,273 residents
- 101.0 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Maglavit ranks No. 29 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 23 ‰ in Maglavit, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 64.2 m² in Maglavit, compared with an average of 51.3 m² in Dolj County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Maglavit: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Maglavit in numbers
Where is Maglavit?
Neighbouring localities
- Moțăței7.8 km · 6,277
- Seaca de Câmp12 km · 1,628
- Poiana Mare12 km · 9,465
- Cetate13 km · 5,009
- Calafat14 km · 16,218
- Unirea15 km · 3,485
- Galicea Mare17 km · 3,804
- Piscu Vechi17 km · 2,548
Localities of similar size
Population of Maglavit over time
Maglavit had 4,757 residents in 2016 and 4,273 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,544 |
| 2022 | 4,454 |
| 2023 | 4,409 |
| 2024 | 4,365 |
| 2025 | 4,316 |
| 2026 | 4,273 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,150 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Moțăței, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poiana Mare (9,465 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Maglavit
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 | Maglavit | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 848 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 362 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maglavit | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.49 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,405 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,695 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,476 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 642 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 579.5 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 717 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.2 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 361 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maglavit | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.7 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.64 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maglavit | 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) | 12.9% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 110 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Maglavit | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.4 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,825 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Maglavit | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Maglavit | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 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: Maglavit
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 trade62 · 22.0%
- Manufacturing33 · 11.7%
- Transport and storage27 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 8.9%
- Construction21 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services18 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 10.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services24 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 6.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings17 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of food products13 · 4.6%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles11 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maglavit?
Maglavit has 4,273 residents (2026), ranking 964 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Maglavit?
Maglavit covers 101.0 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Maglavit growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Maglavit went from 4,757 to 4,273, a change of −10.2%.
Where is Maglavit?
Maglavit is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.021, longitude 23.128.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Maglavit?
In Maglavit, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,070 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Maglavit?
In Maglavit, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 64.2 m² (2025), ranking 361 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Maglavit?
The nearest to Maglavit are Moțăței (7.8 km), Seaca de Câmp (12 km), Poiana Mare (12 km), Cetate (13 km), Calafat (14 km).