Bălăcița: population and statistics
Bălăcița has a population of 2,395 (2026) across 98.2 km², or 24.4 people per km². It ranks 1,993 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,395 residents
- 98.2 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Bălăcița ranks No. 27 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 167.4 m³ in Bălăcița, compared with an average of 36.7 m³ in Mehedinți County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 693.1 ‰ in Bălăcița, compared with an average of 552.7 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Bălăcița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Bălăcița in numbers
Where is Bălăcița?
Population of Bălăcița over time
Bălăcița had 2,762 residents in 2016 and 2,395 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,548 |
| 2022 | 2,478 |
| 2023 | 2,443 |
| 2024 | 2,403 |
| 2025 | 2,407 |
| 2026 | 2,395 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,749 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Carpen, 8.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Plenița (4,137 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Bălăcița
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 | Bălăcița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,059 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălăcița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.10 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,073 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,660 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,315 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 693.1 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 279 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.3 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălăcița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.9 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,890 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.67 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,965 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălăcița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.4% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 391 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bălăcița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 167.4 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 19 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,336 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bălăcița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălăcița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălăcița
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 trade27 · 25.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 15.1%
- Transport and storage16 · 15.1%
- Manufacturing14 · 13.2%
- Construction9 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services7 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 3.8%
- Real estate4 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 17.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 13.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 10.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings7 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering4 · 3.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălăcița?
Bălăcița has 2,395 residents (2026), ranking 1,993 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălăcița?
Bălăcița covers 98.2 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Bălăcița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălăcița went from 2,762 to 2,395, a change of −13.3%.
Where is Bălăcița?
Bălăcița is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.373, longitude 23.151.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bălăcița?
In Bălăcița, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 167.4 m³ (2025), ranking 19 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălăcița?
In Bălăcița, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 693.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 279 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Bălăcița?
The nearest to Bălăcița are Carpen (8.0 km), Verbița (8.2 km), Botoșești-Paia (8.5 km), Bâcleș (9.2 km), Vlădaia (9.9 km).