Pleșoi: population and statistics
Pleșoi has a population of 1,201 (2026) across 40.3 km², or 29.8 people per km². It ranks 2,942 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,201 residents
- 40.3 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Pleșoi ranks No. 101 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Pleșoi, compared with an average of 1.39 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.5 ‰ in Pleșoi, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Dolj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Pleșoi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Pleșoi in numbers
Where is Pleșoi?
Neighbouring localities
- Predești5.1 km · 1,984
- Terpezița6.4 km · 1,394
- Sopot9.1 km · 1,586
- Breasta9.1 km · 4,640
- Coțofenii din Dos9.3 km · 2,237
- Brabova11 km · 1,052
- Scăești13 km · 2,096
- Cernătești13 km · 1,551
Localities of similar size
Population of Pleșoi over time
Pleșoi had 1,346 residents in 2016 and 1,201 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,270 |
| 2022 | 1,239 |
| 2023 | 1,236 |
| 2024 | 1,215 |
| 2025 | 1,226 |
| 2026 | 1,201 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,647 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Predești (1,984 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Pleșoi
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 | Pleșoi | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,532 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pleșoi | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 816 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,767 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 679.4 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 314 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.7 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,574 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pleșoi | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.6 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,818 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.67 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,965 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pleșoi | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.4% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 492 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Pleșoi | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 680 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 273 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pleșoi | 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) | 8.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 223 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pleșoi
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 trade17 · 32.1%
- Construction6 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage6 · 11.3%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 9.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 5.7%
- Manufacturing3 · 5.7%
- Information and communication3 · 5.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 26.4%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 11.3%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings4 · 7.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 7.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 7.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pleșoi?
Pleșoi has 1,201 residents (2026), ranking 2,942 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pleșoi?
Pleșoi covers 40.3 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Pleșoi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pleșoi went from 1,346 to 1,201, a change of −10.8%.
Where is Pleșoi?
Pleșoi is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.347, longitude 23.542.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pleșoi?
In Pleșoi, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pleșoi?
In Pleșoi, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 144 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Pleșoi?
The nearest to Pleșoi are Predești (5.1 km), Terpezița (6.4 km), Sopot (9.1 km), Breasta (9.1 km), Coțofenii din Dos (9.3 km).