Schela (Gorj County): population and statistics
Schela has a population of 1,601 (2026) across 87.1 km², or 18.4 people per km². It ranks 2,652 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,601 residents
- 87.1 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Schela ranks No. 64 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 109.9 m³ in Schela, compared with an average of 38.6 m³ in Gorj County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.25 ‰ in Schela, compared with an average of 0.54 ‰ in Gorj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Schela: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Schela in numbers
Where is Schela?
Neighbouring localities
- Stănești5.3 km · 2,195
- Bumbești-Jiu7.2 km · 8,628
- Turcinești9.6 km · 2,080
- Mușetești13 km · 1,787
- Runcu13 km · 5,078
- Lelești15 km · 1,733
- Bălănești17 km · 2,009
- Lupeni18 km · 23,296
Localities of similar size
Population of Schela over time
Schela had 1,732 residents in 2016 and 1,601 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,672 |
| 2022 | 1,647 |
| 2023 | 1,648 |
| 2024 | 1,619 |
| 2025 | 1,608 |
| 2026 | 1,601 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,195 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Stănești, 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Schela
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 | Schela | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 688 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schela | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.55 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 173 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.50 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 727 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,134 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,200 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 708.3 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 248 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.4 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.25 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 985 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schela | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.5 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.87 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,781 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schela | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Schela | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 963 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,164 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Schela | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 109.9 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 56 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Schela | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.25 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.25 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 56 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Schela | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,709 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Schela
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 trade31 · 19.3%
- Transport and storage24 · 14.9%
- Construction17 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 7.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing10 · 6.2%
- Other service activities10 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 16.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 13.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 9.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings14 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.5%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 6.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schela?
Schela has 1,601 residents (2026), ranking 2,652 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Schela?
Schela covers 87.1 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Schela growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schela went from 1,732 to 1,601, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Schela?
Schela is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.203, longitude 23.296.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Schela?
In Schela, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 109.9 m³ (2025), ranking 56 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schela?
In Schela, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 56 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Schela?
The nearest to Schela are Stănești (5.3 km), Bumbești-Jiu (7.2 km), Turcinești (9.6 km), Mușetești (13 km), Runcu (13 km).