Unirea (Dolj County): population and statistics
Unirea has a population of 3,485 (2026) across 47.8 km², or 72.9 people per km². It ranks 1,285 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,485 residents
- 47.8 km²
- 73 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Unirea ranks No. 42 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 17 ‰ in Unirea, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.29 ‰ in Unirea, compared with an average of 2.10 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Unirea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (56 businesses).
Unirea in numbers
Where is Unirea?
Neighbouring localities
- Caraula6.7 km · 2,527
- Plenița6.8 km · 4,137
- Moțăței9.1 km · 6,277
- Dârvari10.0 km · 2,327
- Cetate12 km · 5,009
- Izvoare12 km · 1,360
- Galicea Mare13 km · 3,804
- Orodel14 km · 2,231
Localities of similar size
Population of Unirea over time
Unirea had 3,788 residents in 2016 and 3,485 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,624 |
| 2022 | 3,606 |
| 2023 | 3,570 |
| 2024 | 3,566 |
| 2025 | 3,515 |
| 2026 | 3,485 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,696 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Caraula, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moțăței (6,277 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Unirea
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 | Unirea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,569 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unirea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.19 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 731 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.29 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,351 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,078 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 881 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 596.3 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 636 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,736 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unirea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.4 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.30 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unirea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 17 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,126 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.2% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 255 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Unirea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.8 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,380 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.02 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 854 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Unirea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.15 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 412 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 831 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Unirea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Unirea
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 trade83 · 32.3%
- Transport and storage61 · 23.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing21 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services15 · 5.8%
- Construction13 · 5.1%
- Real estate5 · 1.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 21.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines55 · 21.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 17.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 14.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 9.7%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 4.3%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 4.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles9 · 3.5%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unirea?
Unirea has 3,485 residents (2026), ranking 1,285 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Unirea?
Unirea covers 47.8 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Unirea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unirea went from 3,788 to 3,485, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Unirea?
Unirea is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.156, longitude 23.171.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Unirea?
In Unirea, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,126 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Unirea?
In Unirea, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.29 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,351 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Unirea?
The nearest to Unirea are Caraula (6.7 km), Plenița (6.8 km), Moțăței (9.1 km), Dârvari (10.0 km), Cetate (12 km).