Motru: population and statistics
Motru has a population of 19,148 (2026) across 49.8 km², or 384 people per km². It ranks 112 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 19,148 residents
- 49.8 km²
- 384 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Motru ranks No. 2 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 273.4 ‰ in Motru, compared with an average of 494.2 ‰ in Gorj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.34 km in Motru, compared with an average of 4.80 km in Gorj County and 3.48 km nationally.
Motru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (347 businesses).
Motru in numbers
Where is Motru?
Neighbouring localities
- Cătunele3.1 km · 2,496
- Florești5.0 km · 2,459
- Broșteni6.7 km · 2,611
- Samarinești7.1 km · 1,569
- Mătăsari9.6 km · 4,618
- Slivilești10.0 km · 2,819
- Șișești11 km · 2,288
- Ciuperceni12 km · 1,463
Localities of similar size
Population of Motru over time
Motru had 22,953 residents in 2016 and 19,148 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,062 |
| 2022 | 20,661 |
| 2023 | 20,297 |
| 2024 | 19,873 |
| 2025 | 19,371 |
| 2026 | 19,148 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,975 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cătunele, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drobeta-Turnu Severin (96,373 residents), 31 km away.
All indicators for Motru
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 | Motru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.1 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 192 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Motru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.95 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,785 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,089 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,235 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 202 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 273.4 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,141 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.7 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,883 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Motru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.34 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 959 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 137 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 791 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Motru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.9 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,389 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.62 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,028 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Motru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 288 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 198 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Motru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 767 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 977 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Motru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.0 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 895 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.54 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,433 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Motru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.34 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 135 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 831 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Motru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 154 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Motru
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 trade398 · 25.6%
- Transport and storage239 · 15.4%
- Administrative and support services121 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing116 · 7.5%
- Other service activities107 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services100 · 6.4%
- Construction90 · 5.8%
- Real estate85 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)347 · 22.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines204 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)167 · 10.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities134 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities92 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities85 · 5.5%
- Specialised construction activities80 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings67 · 4.3%
- Other personal service activities60 · 3.9%
- Rental and leasing activities59 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Motru?
Motru has 19,148 residents (2026), ranking 112 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Motru?
Motru covers 49.8 km², with a density of 384 people per km².
Is the population of Motru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Motru went from 22,953 to 19,148, a change of −16.6%.
Where is Motru?
Motru is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.804, longitude 22.969.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Motru?
In Motru, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 273.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,141 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Motru?
In Motru, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.34 km (2025), ranking 959 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Motru?
The nearest to Motru are Cătunele (3.1 km), Florești (5.0 km), Broșteni (6.7 km), Samarinești (7.1 km), Mătăsari (9.6 km).