Padeș: population and statistics
Padeș has a population of 4,682 (2026) across 383.8 km², or 12.2 people per km². It ranks 840 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,682 residents
- 383.8 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Padeș ranks No. 15 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.8 ‰ in Padeș, compared with an average of 11.1 ‰ in Gorj County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.21 ‰ in Padeș, compared with an average of 1.16 ‰ in Gorj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Padeș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (111 businesses).
Padeș in numbers
Where is Padeș?
Neighbouring localities
- Obârșia-Cloșani16 km · 896
- Baia de Aramă18 km · 5,228
- Tismana21 km · 6,433
- Isverna21 km · 1,975
- Ponoarele21 km · 2,167
- Peștișani23 km · 3,565
- Cornereva23 km · 2,691
- Armeniș25 km · 2,233
Localities of similar size
Population of Padeș over time
Padeș had 4,928 residents in 2016 and 4,682 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,741 |
| 2022 | 4,679 |
| 2023 | 4,660 |
| 2024 | 4,651 |
| 2025 | 4,666 |
| 2026 | 4,682 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 53,746 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Obârșia-Cloșani, 15.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bălești (7,587 residents), 37 km away.
All indicators for Padeș
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 | Padeș | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,777 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Padeș | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.77 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,838 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.28 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,554 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 612 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 545.5 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 955 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.6 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,277 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.85 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Padeș | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.4 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 841 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.42 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Padeș | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Padeș | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 180 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 656 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 977 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Padeș | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.7 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,946 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Padeș | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Padeș | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 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: Padeș
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 trade130 · 24.0%
- Transport and storage92 · 17.0%
- Construction63 · 11.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing47 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services42 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing38 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services38 · 7.0%
- Real estate20 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)111 · 20.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines81 · 14.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities73 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)71 · 13.1%
- Specialised construction activities55 · 10.1%
- Construction of buildings52 · 9.6%
- Forestry and logging43 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities40 · 7.4%
- Civil engineering24 · 4.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)20 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Padeș?
Padeș has 4,682 residents (2026), ranking 840 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Padeș?
Padeș covers 383.8 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Padeș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Padeș went from 4,928 to 4,682, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Padeș?
Padeș is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.156, longitude 22.731.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Padeș?
In Padeș, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,806 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Padeș?
In Padeș, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.21 ‰ (2024), ranking 1,957 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Padeș?
The nearest to Padeș are Obârșia-Cloșani (16 km), Baia de Aramă (18 km), Tismana (21 km), Isverna (21 km), Ponoarele (21 km).