Urdari: population and statistics
Urdari has a population of 2,894 (2026) across 34.3 km², or 84.3 people per km². It ranks 1,653 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,894 residents
- 34.3 km²
- 84 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Urdari ranks No. 32 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.8 ‰ in Urdari, compared with an average of 5.8 ‰ in Gorj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 47.3 m³ in Urdari, compared with an average of 38.6 m³ in Gorj County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Urdari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Urdari in numbers
Where is Urdari?
Neighbouring localities
- Negomir5.9 km · 3,246
- Plopșoru8.3 km · 6,339
- Bâlteni8.6 km · 7,161
- Bolboși8.6 km · 3,020
- Drăgotești10 km · 2,275
- Fărcășești11 km · 2,950
- Borăscu12 km · 2,963
- Țicleni14 km · 4,288
Localities of similar size
Population of Urdari over time
Urdari had 3,161 residents in 2016 and 2,894 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,055 |
| 2022 | 3,018 |
| 2023 | 2,992 |
| 2024 | 2,977 |
| 2025 | 2,916 |
| 2026 | 2,894 |
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All indicators for Urdari
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 | Urdari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,186 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Urdari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.95 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,294 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.38 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,321 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,584 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,406 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 547.3 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 938 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.2 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,124 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Urdari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.0 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.73 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,911 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Urdari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 131 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 710 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Urdari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 47.3 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 461 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.15 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 821 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Urdari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.04 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 477 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Urdari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 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: Urdari
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 trade42 · 19.2%
- Transport and storage38 · 17.4%
- Manufacturing21 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services19 · 8.7%
- Construction17 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 7.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation15 · 6.8%
- Other service activities11 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 17.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 13.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities28 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 7.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings15 · 6.8%
- Postal and courier activities12 · 5.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities12 · 5.5%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Urdari?
Urdari has 2,894 residents (2026), ranking 1,653 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Urdari?
Urdari covers 34.3 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Urdari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Urdari went from 3,161 to 2,894, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Urdari?
Urdari is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.795, longitude 23.275.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Urdari?
In Urdari, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,916 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Urdari?
In Urdari, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 47.3 m³ (2025), ranking 461 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Urdari?
The nearest to Urdari are Negomir (5.9 km), Plopșoru (8.3 km), Bâlteni (8.6 km), Bolboși (8.6 km), Drăgotești (10 km).