Sopot: population and statistics
Sopot has a population of 1,586 (2026) across 55.4 km², or 28.6 people per km². It ranks 2,663 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,586 residents
- 55.4 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Sopot ranks No. 88 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.26 ‰ in Sopot, compared with an average of 0.65 ‰ in Dolj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 49.8 ‰ in Sopot, compared with an average of 17.6 ‰ in Dolj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Sopot: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Sopot in numbers
Where is Sopot?
Neighbouring localities
- Cernătești4.1 km · 1,551
- Scăești7.2 km · 2,096
- Pleșoi9.1 km · 1,201
- Braloștița9.8 km · 3,630
- Brabova9.9 km · 1,052
- Gogoșu10 km · 438
- Coțofenii din Dos11 km · 2,237
- Predești12 km · 1,984
Localities of similar size
Population of Sopot over time
Sopot had 1,744 residents in 2016 and 1,586 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,662 |
| 2022 | 1,637 |
| 2023 | 1,619 |
| 2024 | 1,595 |
| 2025 | 1,559 |
| 2026 | 1,586 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,758 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cernătești, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Braloștița (3,630 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Sopot
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 | Sopot | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 77 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sopot | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,269 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,936 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 800.1 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 123 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.7 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,145 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sopot | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.6 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.89 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sopot | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.2% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 506 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Sopot | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.26 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 376 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.26 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 55 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sopot | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 522 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sopot
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 trade19 · 31.1%
- Construction12 · 19.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing6 · 9.8%
- Transport and storage6 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 21.3%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 19.7%
- Construction of buildings8 · 13.1%
- Civil engineering8 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 11.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products3 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sopot?
Sopot has 1,586 residents (2026), ranking 2,663 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sopot?
Sopot covers 55.4 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Sopot growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sopot went from 1,744 to 1,586, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Sopot?
Sopot is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.417, longitude 23.485.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sopot?
In Sopot, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.26 ‰ (2024), ranking 55 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sopot?
In Sopot, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 49.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 77 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Sopot?
The nearest to Sopot are Cernătești (4.1 km), Scăești (7.2 km), Pleșoi (9.1 km), Braloștița (9.8 km), Brabova (9.9 km).