Bărbătești (Gorj County): population and statistics
Bărbătești has a population of 1,443 (2026) across 37.8 km², or 38.2 people per km². It ranks 2,777 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,443 residents
- 37.8 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Bărbătești ranks No. 68 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Bărbătești, compared with an average of 1.30 ‰ in Gorj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 92.9 m³ in Bărbătești, compared with an average of 38.6 m³ in Gorj County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Bărbătești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Bărbătești in numbers
Where is Bărbătești?
Neighbouring localities
- Jupânești5.2 km · 1,906
- Țicleni6.3 km · 4,288
- Târgu Cărbunești8.1 km · 8,243
- Săulești8.6 km · 2,087
- Vladimir11 km · 2,416
- Licurici11 km · 1,980
- Dănești12 km · 3,723
- Aninoasa15 km · 3,601
Localities of similar size
Population of Bărbătești over time
Bărbătești had 1,657 residents in 2016 and 1,443 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,553 |
| 2022 | 1,505 |
| 2023 | 1,482 |
| 2024 | 1,470 |
| 2025 | 1,473 |
| 2026 | 1,443 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,293 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Jupânești, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Țicleni (4,288 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Bărbătești
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 | Bărbătești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 158 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bărbătești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.17 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 508 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 994 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,444 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 688.8 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 286 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.2 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bărbătești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.49 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 51 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 296 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 440 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bărbătești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.3 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,848 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.77 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bărbătești | 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) | 5.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bărbătești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 92.9 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 80 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.92 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 675 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bărbătești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bărbătești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bărbătești
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 trade25 · 28.4%
- Transport and storage16 · 18.2%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 8.0%
- Construction7 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing4 · 4.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 27.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 13.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 12.5%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings7 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 8.0%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.5%
- Forestry and logging3 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bărbătești?
Bărbătești has 1,443 residents (2026), ranking 2,777 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bărbătești?
Bărbătești covers 37.8 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Bărbătești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bărbătești went from 1,657 to 1,443, a change of −12.9%.
Where is Bărbătești?
Bărbătești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.888, longitude 23.476.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bărbătești?
In Bărbătești, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,908 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bărbătești?
In Bărbătești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 92.9 m³ (2025), ranking 80 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Bărbătești?
The nearest to Bărbătești are Jupânești (5.2 km), Țicleni (6.3 km), Târgu Cărbunești (8.1 km), Săulești (8.6 km), Vladimir (11 km).