Pielești: population and statistics
Pielești has a population of 4,904 (2026) across 65.7 km², or 74.7 people per km². It ranks 778 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +35.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,904 residents
- 65.7 km²
- 75 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Pielești ranks No. 18 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 112.2 ‰ in Pielești, compared with an average of 55.2 ‰ in Dolj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 68.5 ‰ in Pielești, compared with an average of 17.6 ‰ in Dolj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Pielești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (185 businesses).
Pielești in numbers
Where is Pielești?
Neighbouring localities
- Ghercești5.2 km · 2,077
- Robănești5.7 km · 2,182
- Baldovinești8.5 km · 988
- Cârcea8.6 km · 4,317
- Găvănești8.6 km · 1,718
- Mischii10 km · 1,882
- Vulpeni10 km · 1,880
- Balș11 km · 19,018
Localities of similar size
Population of Pielești over time
Pielești had 3,633 residents in 2016 and 4,904 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,048 |
| 2022 | 4,182 |
| 2023 | 4,366 |
| 2024 | 4,512 |
| 2025 | 4,691 |
| 2026 | 4,904 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,199 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ghercești, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Balș (19,018 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Pielești
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 | Pielești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68.5 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 35 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pielești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.10 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,031 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.22 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,448 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,841 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 497 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 579.3 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 719 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,146 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.76 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 22 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pielești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.87 km | 2.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 100 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 472 m³ | 5,466 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 175 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pielești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.2 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 41 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.93 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 108 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pielești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 146 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 610 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pielești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.6 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 250 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,139 ‰ | 496 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 203 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 739 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pielești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.0 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,728 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Pielești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pielești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pielești
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 trade250 · 18.4%
- Construction134 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical134 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing118 · 8.7%
- Transport and storage114 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services109 · 8.0%
- Real estate84 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services66 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)185 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)141 · 10.4%
- Specialised construction activities120 · 8.8%
- Real estate activities84 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings82 · 6.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines78 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities73 · 5.4%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing62 · 4.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy60 · 4.4%
- Food and beverage service activities56 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pielești?
Pielești has 4,904 residents (2026), ranking 778 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pielești?
Pielești covers 65.7 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Pielești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pielești went from 3,633 to 4,904, a change of +35.0%.
Where is Pielești?
Pielești is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.351, longitude 23.963.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pielești?
In Pielești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 112.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 41 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pielești?
In Pielești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 68.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 35 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Pielești?
The nearest to Pielești are Ghercești (5.2 km), Robănești (5.7 km), Baldovinești (8.5 km), Cârcea (8.6 km), Găvănești (8.6 km).