Malu Mare: population and statistics
Malu Mare has a population of 9,537 (2026) across 30.9 km², or 309 people per km². It ranks 284 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +116.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,537 residents
- 30.9 km²
- 309 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Malu Mare ranks No. 6 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.44 ‰ in Malu Mare, compared with an average of 3.58 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 26 ‰ in Malu Mare, compared with an average of 172 ‰ in Dolj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Malu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (341 businesses).
Malu Mare in numbers
Where is Malu Mare?
Neighbouring localities
- Cârcea5.4 km · 4,317
- Coșoveni6.3 km · 3,440
- Podari6.7 km · 7,063
- Ghindeni7.1 km · 1,798
- Teasc8.5 km · 3,014
- Țuglui9.0 km · 2,869
- Craiova9.3 km · 278,599
- Robănești10 km · 2,182
Localities of similar size
Population of Malu Mare over time
Malu Mare had 4,407 residents in 2016 and 9,537 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,131 |
| 2022 | 6,614 |
| 2023 | 7,269 |
| 2024 | 8,053 |
| 2025 | 8,943 |
| 2026 | 9,537 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dolj County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,322 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cârcea, 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Malu Mare
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 | Malu Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 83.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 19 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 208 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) | 6.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,093 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Malu Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.40 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,665 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.71 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 15 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,299 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 255 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 450.8 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,006 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 463 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.65 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 71 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Malu Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 km | 2.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 955 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 85 m³ | 5,466 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 894 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Malu Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.8 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 65 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.44 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 40 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Malu Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Malu Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28 ‰ | 496 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,049 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,350 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Malu Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.7 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,550 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.31 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,261 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Malu Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Malu Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,126 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,084 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Malu Mare
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 trade433 · 21.2%
- Construction197 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical188 · 9.2%
- Transport and storage186 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing180 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services176 · 8.6%
- Information and communication106 · 5.2%
- Real estate99 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)341 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)222 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities172 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines129 · 6.3%
- Construction of buildings124 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities102 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities99 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities85 · 4.2%
- Human health activities83 · 4.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy76 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Malu Mare?
Malu Mare has 9,537 residents (2026), ranking 284 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Malu Mare?
Malu Mare covers 30.9 km², with a density of 309 people per km².
Is the population of Malu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Malu Mare went from 4,407 to 9,537, a change of +116.4%.
Where is Malu Mare?
Malu Mare is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.254, longitude 23.854.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Malu Mare?
In Malu Mare, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.44 ‰ (2026), ranking 40 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Malu Mare?
In Malu Mare, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,126 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Malu Mare?
The nearest to Malu Mare are Cârcea (5.4 km), Coșoveni (6.3 km), Podari (6.7 km), Ghindeni (7.1 km), Teasc (8.5 km).