Bâcleș: population and statistics
Bâcleș has a population of 1,537 (2026) across 99.8 km², or 15.4 people per km². It ranks 2,699 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,537 residents
- 99.8 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Bâcleș ranks No. 41 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,031 ‰ in Bâcleș, compared with an average of 552.7 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Bâcleș, compared with an average of 0.75 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Bâcleș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Bâcleș in numbers
Where is Bâcleș?
Population of Bâcleș over time
Bâcleș had 1,889 residents in 2016 and 1,537 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,668 |
| 2022 | 1,597 |
| 2023 | 1,564 |
| 2024 | 1,540 |
| 2025 | 1,549 |
| 2026 | 1,537 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,971 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dumbrava, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bălăcița (2,395 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Bâcleș
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 | Bâcleș | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 103 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bâcleș | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.54 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 125 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,584 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,406 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,031 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 27 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 31.9 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,101 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bâcleș | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.5 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.25 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 790 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bâcleș | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.6% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 96 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bâcleș | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 69.0 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 188 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bâcleș | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bâcleș | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bâcleș
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 trade18 · 25.4%
- Transport and storage13 · 18.3%
- Construction8 · 11.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 7.0%
- Manufacturing4 · 5.6%
- Other service activities4 · 5.6%
- Administrative and support services3 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 19.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings6 · 8.5%
- Civil engineering6 · 8.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bâcleș?
Bâcleș has 1,537 residents (2026), ranking 2,699 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bâcleș?
Bâcleș covers 99.8 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Bâcleș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bâcleș went from 1,889 to 1,537, a change of −18.6%.
Where is Bâcleș?
Bâcleș is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.455, longitude 23.132.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bâcleș?
In Bâcleș, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,031 ‰ (2025), ranking 27 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bâcleș?
In Bâcleș, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Bâcleș?
The nearest to Bâcleș are Dumbrava (7.0 km), Pădina (9.2 km), Bălăcița (9.2 km), Botoșești-Paia (10 km), Grecești (11 km).