Șimnicu de Sus: population and statistics
Șimnicu de Sus has a population of 6,121 (2026) across 79.4 km², or 77.1 people per km². It ranks 541 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +31.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,121 residents
- 79.4 km²
- 77 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Șimnicu de Sus ranks No. 12 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.64 ‰ in Șimnicu de Sus, compared with an average of 3.58 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Șimnicu de Sus: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (196 businesses).
Șimnicu de Sus in numbers
Where is Șimnicu de Sus?
Neighbouring localities
- Mischii5.1 km · 1,882
- Ișalnița6.7 km · 4,359
- Craiova8.2 km · 278,599
- Almăj9.5 km · 1,791
- Vulpeni10 km · 1,880
- Ghercești10 km · 2,077
- Goiești10 km · 3,001
- Coțofenii din Față12 km · 2,065
Localities of similar size
Population of Șimnicu de Sus over time
Șimnicu de Sus had 4,672 residents in 2016 and 6,121 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,331 |
| 2022 | 5,474 |
| 2023 | 5,451 |
| 2024 | 5,682 |
| 2025 | 5,940 |
| 2026 | 6,121 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,122 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mischii, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Craiova (278,599 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Șimnicu de Sus
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 | Șimnicu de Sus | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57.3 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 54 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 273 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șimnicu de Sus | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.88 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,803 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 42 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,416 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 369 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 558.1 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 859 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.46 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 55 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șimnicu de Sus | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1 m³ | 5,466 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1,012 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șimnicu de Sus | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.3 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 117 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.64 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 38 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șimnicu de Sus | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șimnicu de Sus | 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) | 60 ‰ | 496 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 914 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,031 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șimnicu de Sus | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.0 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,374 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șimnicu de Sus | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 504 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șimnicu de Sus | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șimnicu de Sus
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 trade261 · 23.1%
- Construction122 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing110 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage110 · 9.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical92 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services85 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services63 · 5.6%
- Real estate54 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)196 · 17.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)142 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities99 · 8.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines87 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings76 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities68 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities54 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities54 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities39 · 3.5%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing38 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șimnicu de Sus?
Șimnicu de Sus has 6,121 residents (2026), ranking 541 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șimnicu de Sus?
Șimnicu de Sus covers 79.4 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Șimnicu de Sus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șimnicu de Sus went from 4,672 to 6,121, a change of +31.0%.
Where is Șimnicu de Sus?
Șimnicu de Sus is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.406, longitude 23.802.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șimnicu de Sus?
In Șimnicu de Sus, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.64 ‰ (2026), ranking 38 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Șimnicu de Sus?
In Șimnicu de Sus, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1 m³ (2025), ranking 1,012 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Șimnicu de Sus?
The nearest to Șimnicu de Sus are Mischii (5.1 km), Ișalnița (6.7 km), Craiova (8.2 km), Almăj (9.5 km), Vulpeni (10 km).