Samarinești: population and statistics
Samarinești has a population of 1,569 (2026) across 32.3 km², or 48.5 people per km². It ranks 2,672 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,569 residents
- 32.3 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Samarinești ranks No. 65 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Samarinești, compared with an average of 1.30 ‰ in Gorj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Samarinești, compared with an average of 2.62 ‰ in Gorj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Samarinești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Samarinești in numbers
Where is Samarinești?
Neighbouring localities
- Slivilești5.2 km · 2,819
- Văgiulești6.1 km · 2,153
- Broșteni6.7 km · 2,611
- Motru7.1 km · 19,148
- Florești9.1 km · 2,459
- Corcova9.3 km · 5,948
- Drăgotești9.3 km · 2,275
- Cătunele10 km · 2,496
Localities of similar size
Population of Samarinești over time
Samarinești had 1,771 residents in 2016 and 1,569 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,691 |
| 2022 | 1,660 |
| 2023 | 1,634 |
| 2024 | 1,627 |
| 2025 | 1,589 |
| 2026 | 1,569 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,528 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slivilești (2,819 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Samarinești
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 | Samarinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,460 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Samarinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.43 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 589 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 986 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,466 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 628.4 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 483 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 83.9 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 19 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Samarinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.8 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,609 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Samarinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 724 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Samarinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.5 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,430 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.27 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 374 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Samarinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Samarinești
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 trade17 · 30.9%
- Construction8 · 14.5%
- Transport and storage8 · 14.5%
- Manufacturing5 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 9.1%
- Education3 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 27.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 16.4%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 12.7%
- Construction of buildings6 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 7.3%
- Postal and courier activities4 · 7.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities3 · 5.5%
- Education3 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Samarinești?
Samarinești has 1,569 residents (2026), ranking 2,672 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Samarinești?
Samarinești covers 32.3 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Samarinești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Samarinești went from 1,771 to 1,569, a change of −11.4%.
Where is Samarinești?
Samarinești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.766, longitude 23.042.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Samarinești?
In Samarinești, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,908 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Samarinești?
In Samarinești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Samarinești?
The nearest to Samarinești are Slivilești (5.2 km), Văgiulești (6.1 km), Broșteni (6.7 km), Motru (7.1 km), Florești (9.1 km).