Podari: population and statistics
Podari has a population of 7,063 (2026) across 65.8 km², or 107 people per km². It ranks 434 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,063 residents
- 65.8 km²
- 107 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Podari ranks No. 10 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Podari, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Dolj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 66.5 ‰ in Podari, compared with an average of 55.2 ‰ in Dolj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Podari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (168 businesses).
Podari in numbers
Where is Podari?
Neighbouring localities
- Țuglui4.2 km · 2,869
- Malu Mare6.7 km · 9,537
- Bucovăț7.1 km · 4,311
- Calopăr8.2 km · 3,926
- Teasc10 km · 3,014
- Craiova11 km · 278,599
- Cârcea12 km · 4,317
- Ghindeni12 km · 1,798
Localities of similar size
Population of Podari over time
Podari had 6,720 residents in 2016 and 7,063 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,851 |
| 2022 | 6,853 |
| 2023 | 6,911 |
| 2024 | 6,961 |
| 2025 | 7,051 |
| 2026 | 7,063 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,213 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Țuglui, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Craiova (278,599 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Podari
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 | Podari | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.3 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 250 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Podari | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.80 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,821 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.37 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 167 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,969 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 455 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 420.4 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.5 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 532 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.82 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 275 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Podari | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.78 km | 2.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 539 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 275 m³ | 5,466 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 497 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Podari | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.5 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 200 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.24 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 243 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Podari | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Podari | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.2 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,646 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.40 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 993 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Podari | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 651 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Podari | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Podari
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 trade238 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage122 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing114 · 11.0%
- Construction96 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services86 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical78 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services58 · 5.6%
- Real estate52 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)168 · 16.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)120 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines95 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities89 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities70 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings57 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities52 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities51 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities42 · 4.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles34 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Podari?
Podari has 7,063 residents (2026), ranking 434 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Podari?
Podari covers 65.8 km², with a density of 107 people per km².
Is the population of Podari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Podari went from 6,720 to 7,063, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Podari?
Podari is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.238, longitude 23.773.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Podari?
In Podari, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Podari?
In Podari, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 66.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 200 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Podari?
The nearest to Podari are Țuglui (4.2 km), Malu Mare (6.7 km), Bucovăț (7.1 km), Calopăr (8.2 km), Teasc (10 km).