Plenița: population and statistics
Plenița has a population of 4,137 (2026) across 88.9 km², or 46.5 people per km². It ranks 1,022 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,137 residents
- 88.9 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Plenița ranks No. 32 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Plenița, 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): 10.3% in Plenița, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Plenița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (81 businesses).
Plenița in numbers
Where is Plenița?
Neighbouring localities
- Caraula6.7 km · 2,527
- Unirea6.8 km · 3,485
- Orodel8.6 km · 2,231
- Verbița9.4 km · 1,191
- Dârvari10.0 km · 2,327
- Oprișor12 km · 1,666
- Izvoare13 km · 1,360
- Carpen14 km · 1,896
Localities of similar size
Population of Plenița over time
Plenița had 4,624 residents in 2016 and 4,137 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,371 |
| 2022 | 4,330 |
| 2023 | 4,304 |
| 2024 | 4,228 |
| 2025 | 4,173 |
| 2026 | 4,137 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,450 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Caraula, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moțăței (6,277 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Plenița
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 | Plenița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plenița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.19 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,047 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.24 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,251 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 752 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 544.1 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 966 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.8 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,634 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.24 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plenița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.6 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 829 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.93 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,724 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plenița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.3% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 201 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Plenița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.2 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,079 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.67 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 427 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Plenița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.45 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 328 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 418 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Plenița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 125 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Plenița
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 trade102 · 30.6%
- Transport and storage52 · 15.6%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing26 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services25 · 7.5%
- Construction23 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 4.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)81 · 24.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines48 · 14.4%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 8.7%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings14 · 4.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles14 · 4.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 3.9%
- Office administration and business support activities13 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plenița?
Plenița has 4,137 residents (2026), ranking 1,022 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Plenița?
Plenița covers 88.9 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Plenița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Plenița went from 4,624 to 4,137, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Plenița?
Plenița is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.217, longitude 23.183.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plenița?
In Plenița, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,383 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 Plenița?
In Plenița, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 10.3% (2026), ranking 201 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Plenița?
The nearest to Plenița are Caraula (6.7 km), Unirea (6.8 km), Orodel (8.6 km), Verbița (9.4 km), Dârvari (10.0 km).