Plopșoru: population and statistics
Plopșoru has a population of 6,339 (2026) across 80.0 km², or 79.2 people per km². It ranks 508 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,339 residents
- 80.0 km²
- 79 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Plopșoru ranks No. 10 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Plopșoru, compared with an average of 3.4 per 10,000 inh. in Gorj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.2 ‰ in Plopșoru, compared with an average of 11.1 ‰ in Gorj County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Plopșoru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (127 businesses).
Plopșoru in numbers
Where is Plopșoru?
Neighbouring localities
- Aninoasa6.2 km · 3,601
- Urdari8.3 km · 2,894
- Săulești8.5 km · 2,087
- Turceni10 km · 7,583
- Borăscu12 km · 2,963
- Țicleni12 km · 4,288
- Bâlteni13 km · 7,161
- Bolboși13 km · 3,020
Localities of similar size
Population of Plopșoru over time
Plopșoru had 6,685 residents in 2016 and 6,339 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,557 |
| 2022 | 6,482 |
| 2023 | 6,413 |
| 2024 | 6,387 |
| 2025 | 6,383 |
| 2026 | 6,339 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,207 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Aninoasa, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Strehaia (10,335 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Plopșoru
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 | Plopșoru | 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) | 16.7 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,702 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,923 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plopșoru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.10 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,491 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.95 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,631 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 569 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 415.0 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,505 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.2 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,615 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,583 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plopșoru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.1 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,441 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.74 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,899 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plopșoru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Plopșoru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 680 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Plopșoru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.4 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,778 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Plopșoru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Plopșoru | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Plopșoru
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 trade145 · 26.3%
- Transport and storage103 · 18.7%
- Construction57 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services46 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services40 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing34 · 6.2%
- Real estate27 · 4.9%
- Other service activities26 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)127 · 23.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines89 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)80 · 14.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities75 · 13.6%
- Specialised construction activities55 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings43 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities38 · 6.9%
- Rental and leasing activities29 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering27 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities27 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plopșoru?
Plopșoru has 6,339 residents (2026), ranking 508 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Plopșoru?
Plopșoru covers 80.0 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Plopșoru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Plopșoru went from 6,685 to 6,339, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Plopșoru?
Plopșoru is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.773, longitude 23.376.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plopșoru?
In Plopșoru, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plopșoru?
In Plopșoru, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,923 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Plopșoru?
The nearest to Plopșoru are Aninoasa (6.2 km), Urdari (8.3 km), Săulești (8.5 km), Turceni (10 km), Borăscu (12 km).