Mârșani: population and statistics
Mârșani has a population of 3,899 (2026) across 66.2 km², or 58.9 people per km². It ranks 1,117 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,899 residents
- 66.2 km²
- 59 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Mârșani ranks No. 37 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.54 ‰ in Mârșani, compared with an average of 1.39 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 13.0% in Mârșani, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Mârșani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (65 businesses).
Mârșani in numbers
Where is Mârșani?
Neighbouring localities
- Rojiște6.2 km · 2,499
- Dobrești6.4 km · 2,064
- Apele Vii8.3 km · 1,842
- Valea Stanciului9.6 km · 5,039
- Daneți10 km · 5,140
- Celaru12 km · 4,081
- Castranova12 km · 3,052
- Drănic12 km · 2,134
Localities of similar size
Population of Mârșani over time
Mârșani had 4,649 residents in 2016 and 3,899 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,309 |
| 2022 | 4,226 |
| 2023 | 4,106 |
| 2024 | 4,035 |
| 2025 | 3,955 |
| 2026 | 3,899 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,272 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Rojiște, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sadova (8,795 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Mârșani
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 | Mârșani | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 722 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mârșani | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.56 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,527 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,128 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 846 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 545.8 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 954 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.1 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,317 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mârșani | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.9 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,089 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.62 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 349 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mârșani | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.0% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 106 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mârșani | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.9 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,486 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mârșani | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 757 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.54 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 55 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mârșani | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mârșani
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 trade77 · 30.0%
- Transport and storage34 · 13.2%
- Construction29 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing23 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 7.4%
- Other service activities19 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 4.3%
- Administrative and support services11 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)65 · 25.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 10.1%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings17 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 5.4%
- Other personal service activities12 · 4.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles10 · 3.9%
- Civil engineering9 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mârșani?
Mârșani has 3,899 residents (2026), ranking 1,117 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mârșani?
Mârșani covers 66.2 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Mârșani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mârșani went from 4,649 to 3,899, a change of −16.1%.
Where is Mârșani?
Mârșani is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.015, longitude 23.992.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mârșani?
In Mârșani, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.54 ‰ (2024), ranking 55 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Mârșani?
In Mârșani, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 13.0% (2026), ranking 106 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Mârșani?
The nearest to Mârșani are Rojiște (6.2 km), Dobrești (6.4 km), Apele Vii (8.3 km), Valea Stanciului (9.6 km), Daneți (10 km).