Vârtop: population and statistics
Vârtop has a population of 1,641 (2026) across 32.8 km², or 50.0 people per km². It ranks 2,629 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,641 residents
- 32.8 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Vârtop ranks No. 85 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 22.9% in Vârtop, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.9 ‰ in Vârtop, compared with an average of 12.8 ‰ in Dolj County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Vârtop: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Vârtop in numbers
Where is Vârtop?
Neighbouring localities
- Izvoare6.4 km · 1,360
- Giubega6.5 km · 1,915
- Sălcuța8.4 km · 2,110
- Vela8.5 km · 1,750
- Orodel9.0 km · 2,231
- Caraula10.0 km · 2,527
- Perișor12 km · 1,616
- Galiciuica12 km · 1,288
Localities of similar size
Population of Vârtop over time
Vârtop had 1,707 residents in 2016 and 1,641 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,692 |
| 2022 | 1,688 |
| 2023 | 1,678 |
| 2024 | 1,668 |
| 2025 | 1,657 |
| 2026 | 1,641 |
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All indicators for Vârtop
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 | Vârtop | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 416 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vârtop | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.48 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,931 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 868 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,690 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 528.9 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,109 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 928 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vârtop | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.3 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.22 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,379 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vârtop | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 38 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,683 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 22.9% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 13 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vârtop | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.7 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,053 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vârtop | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.22 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 387 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 738 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vârtop | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 556 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vârtop
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 trade22 · 39.3%
- Transport and storage7 · 12.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing5 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 8.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4 · 7.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 30.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 21.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 10.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 7.1%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 5.4%
- Creative, arts and entertainment activities3 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vârtop?
Vârtop has 1,641 residents (2026), ranking 2,629 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vârtop?
Vârtop covers 32.8 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Vârtop growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vârtop went from 1,707 to 1,641, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Vârtop?
Vârtop is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.211, longitude 23.365.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Vârtop?
In Vârtop, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 22.9% (2026), ranking 13 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vârtop?
In Vârtop, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 416 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Vârtop?
The nearest to Vârtop are Izvoare (6.4 km), Giubega (6.5 km), Sălcuța (8.4 km), Vela (8.5 km), Orodel (9.0 km).