Vârvoru de Jos: population and statistics
Vârvoru de Jos has a population of 2,416 (2026) across 108.0 km², or 22.4 people per km². It ranks 1,980 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,416 residents
- 108.0 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Vârvoru de Jos ranks No. 60 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 33.4 m² in Vârvoru de Jos, compared with an average of 51.3 m² in Dolj County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 24 ‰ in Vârvoru de Jos, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Vârvoru de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Vârvoru de Jos in numbers
Where is Vârvoru de Jos?
Neighbouring localities
- Radovan5.2 km · 1,337
- Bucovăț10 km · 4,311
- Sălcuța11 km · 2,110
- Terpezița11 km · 1,394
- Perișor13 km · 1,616
- Calopăr13 km · 3,926
- Breasta13 km · 4,640
- Întorsura13 km · 1,379
Localities of similar size
Population of Vârvoru de Jos over time
Vârvoru de Jos had 2,537 residents in 2016 and 2,416 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,436 |
| 2022 | 2,374 |
| 2023 | 2,370 |
| 2024 | 2,403 |
| 2025 | 2,414 |
| 2026 | 2,416 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dolj County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,127 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Radovan, 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Vârvoru de Jos
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 | Vârvoru de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.9 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 156 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 239 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vârvoru de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.34 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 710 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.90 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 595 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,349 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,793 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 558.4 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 853 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.4 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,071 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.66 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 777 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vârvoru de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.8 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.31 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vârvoru de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 24 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,063 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.6% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vârvoru de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 64.2 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 228 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.73 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 248 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vârvoru de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.24 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 381 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 273 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vârvoru de Jos | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vârvoru de Jos
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 trade53 · 22.1%
- Construction27 · 11.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services20 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing19 · 7.9%
- Transport and storage16 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 9.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings16 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities13 · 5.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering9 · 3.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vârvoru de Jos?
Vârvoru de Jos has 2,416 residents (2026), ranking 1,980 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vârvoru de Jos?
Vârvoru de Jos covers 108.0 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Vârvoru de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vârvoru de Jos went from 2,537 to 2,416, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Vârvoru de Jos?
Vârvoru de Jos is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.227, longitude 23.601.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Vârvoru de Jos?
In Vârvoru de Jos, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 33.4 m² (2025), ranking 3,071 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vârvoru de Jos?
In Vârvoru de Jos, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,063 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Vârvoru de Jos?
The nearest to Vârvoru de Jos are Radovan (5.2 km), Bucovăț (10 km), Sălcuța (11 km), Terpezița (11 km), Perișor (13 km).