Peștișani: population and statistics
Peștișani has a population of 3,565 (2026) across 205.0 km², or 17.4 people per km². It ranks 1,258 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,565 residents
- 205.0 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Peștișani ranks No. 24 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.84 ‰ in Peștișani, compared with an average of 0.54 ‰ in Gorj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.65 km in Peștișani, compared with an average of 7.36 km in Gorj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Peștișani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (108 businesses).
Peștișani in numbers
Where is Peștișani?
Neighbouring localities
- Tismana9.9 km · 6,433
- Runcu10 km · 5,078
- Arcani11 km · 1,321
- Lelești15 km · 1,733
- Telești16 km · 2,765
- Bălești17 km · 7,587
- Godinești17 km · 1,875
- Stănești18 km · 2,195
Localities of similar size
Population of Peștișani over time
Peștișani had 3,795 residents in 2016 and 3,565 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,710 |
| 2022 | 3,662 |
| 2023 | 3,649 |
| 2024 | 3,608 |
| 2025 | 3,592 |
| 2026 | 3,565 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,710 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tismana (6,433 residents), 9.9 km away.
All indicators for Peștișani
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 | Peștișani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 834 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Peștișani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.65 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 316 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.09 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 527 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,349 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 694 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 658.9 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 378 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.8 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,871 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.24 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 566 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Peștișani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.5 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 418 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.65 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 624 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Peștișani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 786 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Peștișani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 236 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 588 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 443 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Peștișani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.2 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,311 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Peștișani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.12 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 429 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 263 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Peștișani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 729 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Peștișani
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 trade138 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage93 · 15.4%
- Construction56 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing54 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services54 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services44 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical27 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)108 · 17.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)88 · 14.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines75 · 12.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities67 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities50 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings40 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities29 · 4.8%
- Forestry and logging28 · 4.7%
- Accommodation25 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peștișani?
Peștișani has 3,565 residents (2026), ranking 1,258 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Peștișani?
Peștișani covers 205.0 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Peștișani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Peștișani went from 3,795 to 3,565, a change of −6.1%.
Where is Peștișani?
Peștișani is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.124, longitude 23.018.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Peștișani?
In Peștișani, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.84 ‰ (2024), ranking 263 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Peștișani?
In Peștișani, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.65 km (2025), ranking 316 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Peștișani?
The nearest to Peștișani are Tismana (9.9 km), Runcu (10 km), Arcani (11 km), Lelești (15 km), Telești (16 km).