Sălcuța: population and statistics
Sălcuța has a population of 2,110 (2026) across 75.8 km², or 27.9 people per km². It ranks 2,251 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,110 residents
- 75.8 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Sălcuța ranks No. 69 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 24 ‰ in Sălcuța, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.4 ‰ in Sălcuța, compared with an average of 55.2 ‰ in Dolj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Sălcuța: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Sălcuța in numbers
Where is Sălcuța?
Neighbouring localities
- Terpezița8.2 km · 1,394
- Vârtop8.4 km · 1,641
- Giubega8.5 km · 1,915
- Perișor9.1 km · 1,616
- Radovan10 km · 1,337
- Vela10 km · 1,750
- Vârvoru de Jos11 km · 2,416
- Izvoare14 km · 1,360
Localities of similar size
Population of Sălcuța over time
Sălcuța had 2,171 residents in 2016 and 2,110 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,152 |
| 2022 | 2,125 |
| 2023 | 2,088 |
| 2024 | 2,115 |
| 2025 | 2,103 |
| 2026 | 2,110 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,609 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Terpezița, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lipovu (3,463 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Sălcuța
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 | Sălcuța | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 848 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sălcuța | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,152 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,163 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 546.0 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 952 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.8 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sălcuța | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.4 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,985 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.95 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,600 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sălcuța | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 24 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,063 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.0% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 138 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Sălcuța | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.37 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 215 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 266 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sălcuța | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sălcuța
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 trade10 · 25.0%
- Construction6 · 15.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing4 · 10.0%
- Transport and storage4 · 10.0%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 7.5%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sălcuța?
Sălcuța has 2,110 residents (2026), ranking 2,251 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sălcuța?
Sălcuța covers 75.8 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Sălcuța growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sălcuța went from 2,171 to 2,110, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Sălcuța?
Sălcuța is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.227, longitude 23.467.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălcuța?
In Sălcuța, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,063 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălcuța?
In Sălcuța, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,985 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Sălcuța?
The nearest to Sălcuța are Terpezița (8.2 km), Vârtop (8.4 km), Giubega (8.5 km), Perișor (9.1 km), Radovan (10 km).