Alimpești: population and statistics
Alimpești has a population of 1,654 (2026) across 35.0 km², or 47.3 people per km². It ranks 2,621 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,654 residents
- 35.0 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Alimpești ranks No. 63 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.3 ‰ in Alimpești, compared with an average of 20.4 ‰ in Gorj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.32 km in Alimpești, compared with an average of 7.36 km in Gorj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Alimpești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Alimpești in numbers
Where is Alimpești?
Neighbouring localities
- Polovragi6.7 km · 2,646
- Bumbești-Pițic7.1 km · 1,901
- Slătioara7.1 km · 3,184
- Mateești8.4 km · 3,225
- Stroești9.7 km · 2,532
- Roșia de Amaradia11 km · 2,832
- Prigoria11 km · 2,639
- Alunu11 km · 3,896
Localities of similar size
Population of Alimpești over time
Alimpești had 1,819 residents in 2016 and 1,654 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,750 |
| 2022 | 1,693 |
| 2023 | 1,676 |
| 2024 | 1,664 |
| 2025 | 1,659 |
| 2026 | 1,654 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,901 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Polovragi (2,646 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Alimpești
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 | Alimpești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,987 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 516 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alimpești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.32 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 281 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,013 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,413 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 612.5 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 552 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.2 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,615 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alimpești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.6 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.63 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 632 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alimpești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,592 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Alimpești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 48.4 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 432 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.23 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 801 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Alimpești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Alimpești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Alimpești
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 trade39 · 25.8%
- Transport and storage27 · 17.9%
- Manufacturing16 · 10.6%
- Construction14 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services14 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 8.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 22.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 12.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 7.3%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 6.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities9 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alimpești?
Alimpești has 1,654 residents (2026), ranking 2,621 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Alimpești?
Alimpești covers 35.0 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Alimpești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Alimpești went from 1,819 to 1,654, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Alimpești?
Alimpești is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.114, longitude 23.794.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alimpești?
In Alimpești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,987 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alimpești?
In Alimpești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.32 km (2025), ranking 281 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Alimpești?
The nearest to Alimpești are Polovragi (6.7 km), Bumbești-Pițic (7.1 km), Slătioara (7.1 km), Mateești (8.4 km), Stroești (9.7 km).