Bâlteni (Gorj County): population and statistics
Bâlteni has a population of 7,161 (2026) across 91.6 km², or 78.2 people per km². It ranks 422 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,161 residents
- 91.6 km²
- 78 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Bâlteni ranks No. 8 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.45 km in Bâlteni, compared with an average of 2.56 km in Gorj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Bâlteni, compared with an average of 3.4 per 10,000 inh. in Gorj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Bâlteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (168 businesses).
Bâlteni in numbers
Where is Bâlteni?
Neighbouring localities
- Fărcășești7.1 km · 2,950
- Urdari8.6 km · 2,894
- Țicleni9.2 km · 4,288
- Negomir9.7 km · 3,246
- Drăguțești10 km · 5,005
- Rovinari10 km · 12,387
- Dănești11 km · 3,723
- Drăgotești13 km · 2,275
Localities of similar size
Population of Bâlteni over time
Bâlteni had 7,703 residents in 2016 and 7,161 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,493 |
| 2022 | 7,427 |
| 2023 | 7,326 |
| 2024 | 7,284 |
| 2025 | 7,267 |
| 2026 | 7,161 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,831 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Fărcășești, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rovinari (12,387 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Bâlteni
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 | Bâlteni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,698 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bâlteni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.12 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,489 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,037 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 442 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 424.1 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,367 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.3 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,336 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bâlteni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.51 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 463 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 241 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 561 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bâlteni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.4 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 934 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.37 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bâlteni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 949 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bâlteni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.9 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,665 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,629 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bâlteni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,095 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bâlteni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bâlteni
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 trade189 · 23.7%
- Transport and storage137 · 17.2%
- Administrative and support services70 · 8.8%
- Construction61 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing57 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services52 · 6.5%
- Other service activities47 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical37 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)168 · 21.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines114 · 14.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)103 · 12.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities91 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities58 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings51 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities50 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities41 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities35 · 4.4%
- Other personal service activities32 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bâlteni?
Bâlteni has 7,161 residents (2026), ranking 422 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bâlteni?
Bâlteni covers 91.6 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Bâlteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bâlteni went from 7,703 to 7,161, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Bâlteni?
Bâlteni is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.872, longitude 23.281.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bâlteni?
In Bâlteni, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.45 km (2025), ranking 1,629 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bâlteni?
In Bâlteni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Bâlteni?
The nearest to Bâlteni are Fărcășești (7.1 km), Urdari (8.6 km), Țicleni (9.2 km), Negomir (9.7 km), Drăguțești (10 km).