Perișor: population and statistics
Perișor has a population of 1,616 (2026) across 69.6 km², or 23.2 people per km². It ranks 2,645 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,616 residents
- 69.6 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Perișor ranks No. 87 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.19 ‰ in Perișor, compared with an average of 3.58 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.4 ‰ in Perișor, compared with an average of 6.7 ‰ in Dolj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Perișor: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Perișor in numbers
Where is Perișor?
Neighbouring localities
- Cioroiași6.2 km · 1,289
- Giubega6.2 km · 1,915
- Întorsura8.0 km · 1,379
- Radovan8.5 km · 1,337
- Sălcuța9.1 km · 2,110
- Galiciuica9.6 km · 1,288
- Vârtop12 km · 1,641
- Lipovu12 km · 3,463
Localities of similar size
Population of Perișor over time
Perișor had 1,679 residents in 2016 and 1,616 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,627 |
| 2022 | 1,607 |
| 2023 | 1,618 |
| 2024 | 1,604 |
| 2025 | 1,632 |
| 2026 | 1,616 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,742 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cioroiași, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lipovu (3,463 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Perișor
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 | Perișor | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 152 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 838 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Perișor | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.64 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 235 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,083 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,289 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 670.2 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 342 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.1 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Perișor | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.6 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 572 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.19 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 146 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Perișor | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.0% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 432 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Perișor | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.6 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 690 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.19 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 98 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Perișor | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.48 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 205 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Perișor | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Perișor
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 trade37 · 22.3%
- Transport and storage19 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing14 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 8.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 7.8%
- Real estate13 · 7.8%
- Other service activities13 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 8.4%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 7.8%
- Real estate activities13 · 7.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings7 · 4.2%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Perișor?
Perișor has 1,616 residents (2026), ranking 2,645 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Perișor?
Perișor covers 69.6 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Perișor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Perișor went from 1,679 to 1,616, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Perișor?
Perișor is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.146, longitude 23.485.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Perișor?
In Perișor, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.19 ‰ (2026), ranking 146 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Perișor?
In Perișor, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 152 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Perișor?
The nearest to Perișor are Cioroiași (6.2 km), Giubega (6.2 km), Întorsura (8.0 km), Radovan (8.5 km), Sălcuța (9.1 km).