Radovan: population and statistics
Radovan has a population of 1,337 (2026) across 49.1 km², or 27.2 people per km². It ranks 2,846 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,337 residents
- 49.1 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Radovan ranks No. 97 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 38.1 ‰ in Radovan, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Dolj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 30.2 m² in Radovan, compared with an average of 51.3 m² in Dolj County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Radovan: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Radovan in numbers
Where is Radovan?
Neighbouring localities
- Vârvoru de Jos5.2 km · 2,416
- Întorsura8.4 km · 1,379
- Perișor8.5 km · 1,616
- Sălcuța10 km · 2,110
- Lipovu10 km · 3,463
- Calopăr13 km · 3,926
- Cioroiași13 km · 1,289
- Giubega14 km · 1,915
Localities of similar size
Population of Radovan over time
Radovan had 1,345 residents in 2016 and 1,337 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,342 |
| 2022 | 1,308 |
| 2023 | 1,323 |
| 2024 | 1,336 |
| 2025 | 1,366 |
| 2026 | 1,337 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dolj County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Dolj County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,882 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Radovan
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 | Radovan | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 681 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 19 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 43 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 112 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Radovan | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 958 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,522 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 716.5 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 230 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 30.2 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,121 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Radovan | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.9 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,089 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.24 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,453 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Radovan | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.2% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 324 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Radovan | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43 ‰ | 496 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 979 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 515 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Radovan | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 788 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 476 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Radovan | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Radovan
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 trade24 · 23.3%
- Transport and storage16 · 15.5%
- Administrative and support services12 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 6.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 20.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 11.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 9.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 6.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities6 · 5.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 4.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Radovan?
Radovan has 1,337 residents (2026), ranking 2,846 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Radovan?
Radovan covers 49.1 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Radovan growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Radovan went from 1,345 to 1,337, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Radovan?
Radovan is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.184, longitude 23.578.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Radovan?
In Radovan, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 19 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Radovan?
In Radovan, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 30.2 m² (2025), ranking 3,121 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Radovan?
The nearest to Radovan are Vârvoru de Jos (5.2 km), Întorsura (8.4 km), Perișor (8.5 km), Sălcuța (10 km), Lipovu (10 km).