Piscu Vechi: population and statistics
Piscu Vechi has a population of 2,548 (2026) across 57.6 km², or 44.3 people per km². It ranks 1,883 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,548 residents
- 57.6 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Piscu Vechi ranks No. 55 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.18 ‰ in Piscu Vechi, compared with an average of 1.39 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 359.1 ‰ in Piscu Vechi, compared with an average of 469.0 ‰ in Dolj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Piscu Vechi: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Piscu Vechi in numbers
Where is Piscu Vechi?
Neighbouring localities
- Ghidici4.1 km · 2,469
- Poiana Mare7.1 km · 9,465
- Seaca de Câmp8.5 km · 1,628
- Rast11 km · 3,664
- Desa12 km · 4,748
- Negoi17 km · 2,428
- Maglavit17 km · 4,273
- Ciupercenii Noi17 km · 4,723
Localities of similar size
Population of Piscu Vechi over time
Piscu Vechi had 2,753 residents in 2016 and 2,548 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,626 |
| 2022 | 2,610 |
| 2023 | 2,589 |
| 2024 | 2,590 |
| 2025 | 2,563 |
| 2026 | 2,548 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,064 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ghidici, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poiana Mare (9,465 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Piscu Vechi
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 | Piscu Vechi | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,032 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Piscu Vechi | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 915 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,594 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 359.1 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.1 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Piscu Vechi | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.2 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,328 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.18 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,408 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Piscu Vechi | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 30 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.2% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 255 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Piscu Vechi | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 740 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 331 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.18 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 145 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Piscu Vechi | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Piscu Vechi
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 trade27 · 26.5%
- Transport and storage17 · 16.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 11.8%
- Construction8 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services7 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing5 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 17.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 16.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 13.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Piscu Vechi?
Piscu Vechi has 2,548 residents (2026), ranking 1,883 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Piscu Vechi?
Piscu Vechi covers 57.6 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Piscu Vechi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Piscu Vechi went from 2,753 to 2,548, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Piscu Vechi?
Piscu Vechi is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.870, longitude 23.159.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Piscu Vechi?
In Piscu Vechi, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.18 ‰ (2024), ranking 145 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Piscu Vechi?
In Piscu Vechi, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 359.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,970 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Piscu Vechi?
The nearest to Piscu Vechi are Ghidici (4.1 km), Poiana Mare (7.1 km), Seaca de Câmp (8.5 km), Rast (11 km), Desa (12 km).