Poiana Mare: population and statistics
Poiana Mare has a population of 9,465 (2026) across 164.3 km², or 57.6 people per km². It ranks 288 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,465 residents
- 164.3 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Poiana Mare ranks No. 7 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.23 ‰ in Poiana Mare, compared with an average of 5.69 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.1 in Poiana Mare, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Dolj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Poiana Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (122 businesses).
Poiana Mare in numbers
Where is Poiana Mare?
Neighbouring localities
- Piscu Vechi7.1 km · 2,548
- Desa9.8 km · 4,748
- Seaca de Câmp10.0 km · 1,628
- Ghidici11 km · 2,469
- Ciupercenii Noi12 km · 4,723
- Maglavit12 km · 4,273
- Calafat14 km · 16,218
- Rast16 km · 3,664
Localities of similar size
Population of Poiana Mare over time
Poiana Mare had 10,682 residents in 2016 and 9,465 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,091 |
| 2022 | 9,932 |
| 2023 | 9,803 |
| 2024 | 9,710 |
| 2025 | 9,562 |
| 2026 | 9,465 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,018 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Piscu Vechi, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Calafat (16,218 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Poiana Mare
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 | Poiana Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poiana Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.31 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,190 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,918 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 293 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 413.9 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,521 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.7 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 451 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poiana Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.4 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.54 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,229 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poiana Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poiana Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.6 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,529 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.55 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 956 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Poiana Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.23 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 65 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 266 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Poiana Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,061 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poiana Mare
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 trade162 · 25.9%
- Manufacturing78 · 12.5%
- Transport and storage68 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services54 · 8.6%
- Construction51 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing41 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services40 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical27 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)122 · 19.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)74 · 11.8%
- Food and beverage service activities53 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities46 · 7.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities42 · 6.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services37 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings33 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities26 · 4.2%
- Manufacture of food products23 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poiana Mare?
Poiana Mare has 9,465 residents (2026), ranking 288 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poiana Mare?
Poiana Mare covers 164.3 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Poiana Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poiana Mare went from 10,682 to 9,465, a change of −11.4%.
Where is Poiana Mare?
Poiana Mare is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.913, longitude 23.094.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poiana Mare?
In Poiana Mare, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 65 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poiana Mare?
In Poiana Mare, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,061 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Poiana Mare?
The nearest to Poiana Mare are Piscu Vechi (7.1 km), Desa (9.8 km), Seaca de Câmp (10.0 km), Ghidici (11 km), Ciupercenii Noi (12 km).