Scoarța: population and statistics
Scoarța has a population of 4,620 (2026) across 86.0 km², or 53.7 people per km². It ranks 861 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,620 residents
- 86.0 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Scoarța ranks No. 16 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.52 km in Scoarța, compared with an average of 2.56 km in Gorj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 763.0 ‰ in Scoarța, compared with an average of 494.2 ‰ in Gorj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Scoarța: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (94 businesses).
Scoarța in numbers
Where is Scoarța?
Neighbouring localities
- Bălănești5.2 km · 2,009
- Târgu Cărbunești9.3 km · 8,243
- Săcelu9.4 km · 1,271
- Dănești12 km · 3,723
- Albeni12 km · 2,636
- Bengești-Ciocadia12 km · 3,026
- Târgu Jiu14 km · 89,104
- Turcinești15 km · 2,080
Localities of similar size
Population of Scoarța over time
Scoarța had 4,605 residents in 2016 and 4,620 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,622 |
| 2022 | 4,637 |
| 2023 | 4,617 |
| 2024 | 4,593 |
| 2025 | 4,628 |
| 2026 | 4,620 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,045 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bălănești, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Cărbunești (8,243 residents), 9.3 km away.
All indicators for Scoarța
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 | Scoarța | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 460 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scoarța | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.79 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 452 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.60 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 692 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,525 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 350 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 763.0 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 156 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.8 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 963 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scoarța | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.3 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.38 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,349 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scoarța | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Scoarța | 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) | 29 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,045 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 923 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Scoarța | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.6 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,058 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.52 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,620 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Scoarța | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,937 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Scoarța | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Scoarța
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 trade106 · 25.9%
- Transport and storage53 · 12.9%
- Construction38 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing34 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services28 · 6.8%
- Other service activities23 · 5.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)94 · 22.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 12.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities40 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities34 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings30 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 6.6%
- Civil engineering18 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities15 · 3.7%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods15 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scoarța?
Scoarța has 4,620 residents (2026), ranking 861 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scoarța?
Scoarța covers 86.0 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Scoarța growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scoarța went from 4,605 to 4,620, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Scoarța?
Scoarța is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.032, longitude 23.450.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scoarța?
In Scoarța, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.52 km (2025), ranking 1,620 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scoarța?
In Scoarța, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 763.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 156 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Scoarța?
The nearest to Scoarța are Bălănești (5.2 km), Târgu Cărbunești (9.3 km), Săcelu (9.4 km), Dănești (12 km), Albeni (12 km).