Polovragi: population and statistics
Polovragi has a population of 2,646 (2026) across 85.5 km², or 31.0 people per km². It ranks 1,809 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,646 residents
- 85.5 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Polovragi ranks No. 36 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 75.2 m³ in Polovragi, compared with an average of 38.6 m³ in Gorj County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 111.9 ‰ in Polovragi, compared with an average of 25.0 ‰ in Gorj County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Polovragi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (79 businesses).
Polovragi in numbers
Where is Polovragi?
Neighbouring localities
- Alimpești6.7 km · 1,654
- Slătioara9.5 km · 3,184
- Vaideeni10.0 km · 3,890
- Bumbești-Pițic10 km · 1,901
- Novaci10 km · 5,334
- Baia de Fier11 km · 3,980
- Stroești13 km · 2,532
- Mateești14 km · 3,225
Localities of similar size
Population of Polovragi over time
Polovragi had 2,742 residents in 2016 and 2,646 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,699 |
| 2022 | 2,650 |
| 2023 | 2,645 |
| 2024 | 2,661 |
| 2025 | 2,657 |
| 2026 | 2,646 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,971 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Alimpești, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Novaci (5,334 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Polovragi
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 | Polovragi | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,679 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Polovragi | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.28 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 602 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.13 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,526 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,457 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,601 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 550.6 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 914 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.4 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,392 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 849 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Polovragi | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.4 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 377 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.40 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 718 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Polovragi | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 152 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 582 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 381 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Polovragi | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.0 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 208 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,109 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 209 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111.9 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 102 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Polovragi | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 75.2 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 154 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.25 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,026 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Polovragi | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 363 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Polovragi | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Polovragi
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 trade90 · 20.0%
- Transport and storage60 · 13.4%
- Manufacturing44 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services38 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services36 · 8.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30 · 6.7%
- Construction23 · 5.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation23 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)79 · 17.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines50 · 11.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities50 · 11.1%
- Accommodation28 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities24 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 4.9%
- Forestry and logging20 · 4.5%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings18 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Polovragi?
Polovragi has 2,646 residents (2026), ranking 1,809 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Polovragi?
Polovragi covers 85.5 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Polovragi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Polovragi went from 2,742 to 2,646, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Polovragi?
Polovragi is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.175, longitude 23.800.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Polovragi?
In Polovragi, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 75.2 m³ (2025), ranking 154 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Polovragi?
In Polovragi, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 111.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 102 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Polovragi?
The nearest to Polovragi are Alimpești (6.7 km), Slătioara (9.5 km), Vaideeni (10.0 km), Bumbești-Pițic (10 km), Novaci (10 km).