Bălănești: population and statistics
Bălănești has a population of 2,009 (2026) across 61.8 km², or 32.5 people per km². It ranks 2,327 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,009 residents
- 61.8 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Bălănești ranks No. 52 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 775.5 ‰ in Bălănești, compared with an average of 494.2 ‰ in Gorj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 47 ‰ in Bălănești, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Bălănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (56 businesses).
Bălănești in numbers
Where is Bălănești?
Neighbouring localities
- Scoarța5.2 km · 4,620
- Săcelu8.5 km · 1,271
- Turcinești11 km · 2,080
- Bumbești-Jiu12 km · 8,628
- Mușetești13 km · 1,787
- Târgu Jiu13 km · 89,104
- Bengești-Ciocadia14 km · 3,026
- Albeni14 km · 2,636
Localities of similar size
Population of Bălănești over time
Bălănești had 2,097 residents in 2016 and 2,009 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,053 |
| 2022 | 2,035 |
| 2023 | 2,023 |
| 2024 | 2,025 |
| 2025 | 2,016 |
| 2026 | 2,009 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,651 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Scoarța (4,620 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Bălănești
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 | Bălănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 314 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.44 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 587 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.48 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 302 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,558 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,444 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 775.5 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 140 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.7 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,660 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 390 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.8 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 639 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.98 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 507 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bălănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.3 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 478 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bălănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 47 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălănești
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 trade61 · 24.3%
- Transport and storage33 · 13.1%
- Construction28 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing25 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services21 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 6.4%
- Real estate10 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 22.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 10.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 10.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 8.8%
- Construction of buildings17 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 5.6%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing11 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 4.4%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălănești?
Bălănești has 2,009 residents (2026), ranking 2,327 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălănești?
Bălănești covers 61.8 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Bălănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălănești went from 2,097 to 2,009, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Bălănești?
Bălănești is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.076, longitude 23.428.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălănești?
In Bălănești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 775.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 140 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălănești?
In Bălănești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 47 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,003 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Bălănești?
The nearest to Bălănești are Scoarța (5.2 km), Săcelu (8.5 km), Turcinești (11 km), Bumbești-Jiu (12 km), Mușetești (13 km).