Mușetești: population and statistics
Mușetești has a population of 1,787 (2026) across 93.4 km², or 19.1 people per km². It ranks 2,523 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,787 residents
- 93.4 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Mușetești ranks No. 60 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.21 km in Mușetești, compared with an average of 7.36 km in Gorj County and 4.84 km nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.2 ‰ in Mușetești, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Gorj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Mușetești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Mușetești in numbers
Where is Mușetești?
Neighbouring localities
- Bumbești-Jiu6.5 km · 8,628
- Crasna8.4 km · 4,441
- Săcelu12 km · 1,271
- Bălănești13 km · 2,009
- Schela13 km · 1,601
- Turcinești15 km · 2,080
- Novaci16 km · 5,334
- Bengești-Ciocadia17 km · 3,026
Localities of similar size
Population of Mușetești over time
Mușetești had 1,974 residents in 2016 and 1,787 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,865 |
| 2022 | 1,849 |
| 2023 | 1,842 |
| 2024 | 1,820 |
| 2025 | 1,814 |
| 2026 | 1,787 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,076 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bumbești-Jiu (8,628 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Mușetești
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 | Mușetești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mușetești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.21 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 129 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.92 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 374 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,035 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,374 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 579.2 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 720 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.7 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 451 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mușetești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.3 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 659 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.36 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 735 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mușetești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 890 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mușetești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.9 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 433 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mușetești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.5 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,886 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.30 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,018 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mușetești | 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 |
Education
| Indicator | Mușetești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 669 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mușetești
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 trade49 · 19.8%
- Transport and storage43 · 17.4%
- Manufacturing24 · 9.7%
- Construction21 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 5.7%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 5.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 16.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 14.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 8.1%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 5.7%
- Forestry and logging13 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)12 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings12 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mușetești?
Mușetești has 1,787 residents (2026), ranking 2,523 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mușetești?
Mușetești covers 93.4 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Mușetești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mușetești went from 1,974 to 1,787, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Mușetești?
Mușetești is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.187, longitude 23.463.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mușetești?
In Mușetești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.21 km (2025), ranking 129 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mușetești?
In Mușetești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,614 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Mușetești?
The nearest to Mușetești are Bumbești-Jiu (6.5 km), Crasna (8.4 km), Săcelu (12 km), Bălănești (13 km), Schela (13 km).