Săulești: population and statistics
Săulești has a population of 2,087 (2026) across 55.8 km², or 37.4 people per km². It ranks 2,268 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,087 residents
- 55.8 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Săulești ranks No. 50 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.46 km in Săulești, compared with an average of 2.56 km in Gorj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.91 km in Săulești, compared with an average of 4.80 km in Gorj County and 3.48 km nationally.
Săulești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Săulești in numbers
Where is Săulești?
Neighbouring localities
- Aninoasa6.3 km · 3,601
- Vladimir7.1 km · 2,416
- Plopșoru8.5 km · 6,339
- Bărbătești8.6 km · 1,443
- Țicleni9.9 km · 4,288
- Jupânești11 km · 1,906
- Hurezani13 km · 1,536
- Licurici14 km · 1,980
Localities of similar size
Population of Săulești over time
Săulești had 2,255 residents in 2016 and 2,087 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,158 |
| 2022 | 2,128 |
| 2023 | 2,096 |
| 2024 | 2,104 |
| 2025 | 2,096 |
| 2026 | 2,087 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,808 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Aninoasa (3,601 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Săulești
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 | Săulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 555 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.60 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 558 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,253 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,960 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 600.4 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 609 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.1 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,216 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Săulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.91 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 57 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 154 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 763 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.7 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,635 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.96 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,588 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 506 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 75.7 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 152 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.46 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 89 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Săulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Săulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săulești
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 trade35 · 22.2%
- Construction21 · 13.3%
- Manufacturing16 · 10.1%
- Transport and storage16 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 7.0%
- Other service activities10 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 20.3%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings14 · 8.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 8.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 6.3%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products6 · 3.8%
- Civil engineering6 · 3.8%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săulești?
Săulești has 2,087 residents (2026), ranking 2,268 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săulești?
Săulești covers 55.8 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Săulești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săulești went from 2,255 to 2,087, a change of −7.5%.
Where is Săulești?
Săulești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.811, longitude 23.469.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săulești?
In Săulești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.46 km (2025), ranking 89 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săulești?
In Săulești, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.91 km (2025), ranking 57 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Săulești?
The nearest to Săulești are Aninoasa (6.3 km), Vladimir (7.1 km), Plopșoru (8.5 km), Bărbătești (8.6 km), Țicleni (9.9 km).