Slivilești: population and statistics
Slivilești has a population of 2,819 (2026) across 61.4 km², or 45.9 people per km². It ranks 1,704 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,819 residents
- 61.4 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Slivilești ranks No. 34 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.35 ‰ in Slivilești, compared with an average of 1.64 ‰ in Gorj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.8 ‰ in Slivilești, compared with an average of 20.4 ‰ in Gorj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Slivilești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Slivilești in numbers
Where is Slivilești?
Neighbouring localities
- Drăgotești4.2 km · 2,275
- Samarinești5.2 km · 1,569
- Văgiulești6.7 km · 2,153
- Mătăsari7.8 km · 4,618
- Negomir8.5 km · 3,246
- Motru10.0 km · 19,148
- Fărcășești11 km · 2,950
- Broșteni12 km · 2,611
Localities of similar size
Population of Slivilești over time
Slivilești had 3,328 residents in 2016 and 2,819 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,019 |
| 2022 | 2,951 |
| 2023 | 2,916 |
| 2024 | 2,874 |
| 2025 | 2,851 |
| 2026 | 2,819 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,598 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Drăgotești, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mătăsari (4,618 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Slivilești
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 | Slivilești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.8 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 273 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Slivilești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,293 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,617 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,378 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 573.6 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.2 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,780 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Slivilești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.2 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,410 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.42 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,214 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Slivilești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Slivilești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Slivilești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Slivilești
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 trade43 · 31.2%
- Transport and storage30 · 21.7%
- Construction17 · 12.3%
- Administrative and support services13 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing11 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 3.6%
- Other service activities4 · 2.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 26.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 18.1%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 11.6%
- Construction of buildings15 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 8.7%
- Civil engineering7 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 3.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 3.6%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Slivilești?
Slivilești has 2,819 residents (2026), ranking 1,704 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Slivilești?
Slivilești covers 61.4 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Slivilești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Slivilești went from 3,328 to 2,819, a change of −15.3%.
Where is Slivilești?
Slivilești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.794, longitude 23.095.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Slivilești?
In Slivilești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.35 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,293 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Slivilești?
In Slivilești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 273 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Slivilești?
The nearest to Slivilești are Drăgotești (4.2 km), Samarinești (5.2 km), Văgiulești (6.7 km), Mătăsari (7.8 km), Negomir (8.5 km).