Moțăței: population and statistics
Moțăței has a population of 6,277 (2026) across 126.5 km², or 49.6 people per km². It ranks 516 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,277 residents
- 126.5 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Moțăței ranks No. 11 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 ‰ in Moțăței, compared with an average of 2.10 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 18.7% in Moțăței, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Moțăței: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (74 businesses).
Moțăței in numbers
Where is Moțăței?
Neighbouring localities
- Maglavit7.8 km · 4,273
- Unirea9.1 km · 3,485
- Galicea Mare10 km · 3,804
- Caraula12 km · 2,527
- Cetate13 km · 5,009
- Băilești14 km · 18,450
- Izvoare14 km · 1,360
- Seaca de Câmp16 km · 1,628
Localities of similar size
Population of Moțăței over time
Moțăței had 7,153 residents in 2016 and 6,277 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,720 |
| 2022 | 6,612 |
| 2023 | 6,477 |
| 2024 | 6,402 |
| 2025 | 6,332 |
| 2026 | 6,277 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,716 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Maglavit, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băilești (18,450 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Moțăței
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 | Moțăței | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,452 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 638 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moțăței | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.26 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,987 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.16 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,247 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 388 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 517.3 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,234 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.16 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moțăței | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.7 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,715 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.96 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,588 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moțăței | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 18.7% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 34 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Moțăței | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.6 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,426 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.26 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 612 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Moțăței | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 711 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Moțăței | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Moțăței
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 trade105 · 26.9%
- Transport and storage75 · 19.2%
- Manufacturing42 · 10.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing35 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 7.4%
- Construction23 · 5.9%
- Administrative and support services16 · 4.1%
- Other service activities12 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)74 · 18.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines65 · 16.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 16.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 9.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services34 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 7.2%
- Manufacture of food products23 · 5.9%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings12 · 3.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles12 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moțăței?
Moțăței has 6,277 residents (2026), ranking 516 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Moțăței?
Moțăței covers 126.5 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Moțăței growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Moțăței went from 7,153 to 6,277, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Moțăței?
Moțăței is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.075, longitude 23.189.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moțăței?
In Moțăței, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,423 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Moțăței?
In Moțăței, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 18.7% (2026), ranking 34 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Moțăței?
The nearest to Moțăței are Maglavit (7.8 km), Unirea (9.1 km), Galicea Mare (10 km), Caraula (12 km), Cetate (13 km).