Cătunele: population and statistics
Cătunele has a population of 2,496 (2026) across 32.2 km², or 77.4 people per km². It ranks 1,922 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,496 residents
- 32.2 km²
- 77 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Cătunele ranks No. 39 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 161.1 m³ in Cătunele, compared with an average of 38.6 m³ in Gorj County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.2 ‰ in Cătunele, compared with an average of 20.4 ‰ in Gorj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Cătunele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (46 businesses).
Cătunele in numbers
Where is Cătunele?
Neighbouring localities
- Motru3.1 km · 19,148
- Florești6.3 km · 2,459
- Broșteni9.3 km · 2,611
- Mătăsari10 km · 4,618
- Șișești10 km · 2,288
- Samarinești10 km · 1,569
- Ciuperceni10 km · 1,463
- Șovarna11 km · 1,022
Localities of similar size
Population of Cătunele over time
Cătunele had 2,691 residents in 2016 and 2,496 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,626 |
| 2022 | 2,589 |
| 2023 | 2,560 |
| 2024 | 2,540 |
| 2025 | 2,515 |
| 2026 | 2,496 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,514 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Motru (19,148 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Cătunele
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 | Cătunele | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 378 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.2 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 98 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,734 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cătunele | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.02 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 901 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.40 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 768 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,167 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,134 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 467.5 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,796 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.9 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 580 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cătunele | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.09 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 730 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 963 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cătunele | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.7 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,253 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.61 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 640 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cătunele | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 770 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 663 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cătunele | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 910 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 739 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cătunele | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 161.1 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 23 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.02 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 166 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cătunele | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 711 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 307 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cătunele | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cătunele
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 trade52 · 24.3%
- Transport and storage45 · 21.0%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing16 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services16 · 7.5%
- Construction14 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 4.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 21.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines43 · 20.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 12.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 12.6%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 6.1%
- Postal and courier activities10 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 4.7%
- Construction of buildings9 · 4.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities8 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cătunele?
Cătunele has 2,496 residents (2026), ranking 1,922 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cătunele?
Cătunele covers 32.2 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Cătunele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cătunele went from 2,691 to 2,496, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Cătunele?
Cătunele is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.826, longitude 22.944.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Cătunele?
In Cătunele, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 161.1 m³ (2025), ranking 23 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cătunele?
In Cătunele, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 98 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Cătunele?
The nearest to Cătunele are Motru (3.1 km), Florești (6.3 km), Broșteni (9.3 km), Mătăsari (10 km), Șișești (10 km).