Segarcea: population and statistics
Segarcea has a population of 7,654 (2026) across 120.0 km², or 63.8 people per km². It ranks 388 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,654 residents
- 120.0 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Segarcea ranks No. 9 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.92 ‰ in Segarcea, compared with an average of 5.69 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.3 in Segarcea, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Dolj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Segarcea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (115 businesses).
Segarcea in numbers
Where is Segarcea?
Neighbouring localities
- Cerăt6.7 km · 4,418
- Calopăr8.4 km · 3,926
- Lipovu9.1 km · 3,463
- Drănic10 km · 2,134
- Giurgița11 km · 2,801
- Țuglui12 km · 2,869
- Întorsura13 km · 1,379
- Teasc14 km · 3,014
Localities of similar size
Population of Segarcea over time
Segarcea had 8,039 residents in 2016 and 7,654 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,916 |
| 2022 | 7,867 |
| 2023 | 7,841 |
| 2024 | 7,766 |
| 2025 | 7,718 |
| 2026 | 7,654 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,810 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cerăt, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Craiova (278,599 residents), 28 km away.
All indicators for Segarcea
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 | Segarcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,236 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 530 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Segarcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.92 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,535 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,744 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 527 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 358.5 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,975 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 524 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Segarcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.1 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,071 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.22 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,474 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Segarcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Segarcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.7 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,467 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.62 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 566 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Segarcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.92 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 82 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 302 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Segarcea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 147 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 367 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Segarcea
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 trade148 · 28.7%
- Transport and storage57 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services41 · 7.9%
- Construction39 · 7.6%
- Administrative and support services39 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing36 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical32 · 6.2%
- Other service activities29 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)115 · 22.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines43 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities39 · 7.6%
- Specialised construction activities36 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings25 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 4.3%
- Other personal service activities20 · 3.9%
- Real estate activities17 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Segarcea?
Segarcea has 7,654 residents (2026), ranking 388 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Segarcea?
Segarcea covers 120.0 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Segarcea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Segarcea went from 8,039 to 7,654, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Segarcea?
Segarcea is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.092, longitude 23.733.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Segarcea?
In Segarcea, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.92 ‰ (2024), ranking 82 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Segarcea?
In Segarcea, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Segarcea?
The nearest to Segarcea are Cerăt (6.7 km), Calopăr (8.4 km), Lipovu (9.1 km), Drănic (10 km), Giurgița (11 km).