Melinești: population and statistics
Melinești has a population of 3,654 (2026) across 89.4 km², or 40.9 people per km². It ranks 1,218 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,654 residents
- 89.4 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Melinești ranks No. 40 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 4 ‰ in Melinești, compared with an average of 496 ‰ in Dolj County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.27 ‰ in Melinești, compared with an average of 2.10 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Melinești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (62 businesses).
Melinești in numbers
Where is Melinești?
Neighbouring localities
- Brădești7.3 km · 4,462
- Goiești8.3 km · 3,001
- Fărcaș8.6 km · 2,010
- Coțofenii din Față10 km · 2,065
- Crușeț11 km · 3,003
- Almăj11 km · 1,791
- Murgași11 km · 2,163
- Filiași13 km · 17,157
Localities of similar size
Population of Melinești over time
Melinești had 3,982 residents in 2016 and 3,654 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,798 |
| 2022 | 3,732 |
| 2023 | 3,713 |
| 2024 | 3,669 |
| 2025 | 3,688 |
| 2026 | 3,654 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,520 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Brădești, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Filiași (17,157 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Melinești
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 | Melinești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 696 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Melinești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.27 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,364 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,171 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 816 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 594.1 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 644 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,518 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.27 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,796 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Melinești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.04 km | 2.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 623 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 132 m³ | 5,466 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 799 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Melinești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.8 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 700 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.28 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Melinești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.4% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Melinești | 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) | 4 ‰ | 496 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,203 of 1,250 |
Health
| Indicator | Melinești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.64 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 293 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Melinești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 148 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Melinești
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 trade72 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage33 · 10.4%
- Construction31 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services27 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing23 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 19.6%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 9.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings17 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 5.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 4.4%
- Civil engineering11 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Melinești?
Melinești has 3,654 residents (2026), ranking 1,218 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Melinești?
Melinești covers 89.4 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Melinești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Melinești went from 3,982 to 3,654, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Melinești?
Melinești is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.548, longitude 23.688.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Melinești?
In Melinești, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,203 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Melinești?
In Melinești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.27 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,364 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Melinești?
The nearest to Melinești are Brădești (7.3 km), Goiești (8.3 km), Fărcaș (8.6 km), Coțofenii din Față (10 km), Crușeț (11 km).