Balta: population and statistics
Balta has a population of 833 (2026) across 106.8 km², or 7.8 people per km². It ranks 3,105 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 833 residents
- 106.8 km²
- 8 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Balta ranks No. 60 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,268 ‰ in Balta, compared with an average of 552.7 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.2 ‰ in Balta, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Balta: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Balta in numbers
Where is Balta?
Neighbouring localities
- Ilovăț8.3 km · 1,080
- Bala10 km · 3,341
- Godeanu11 km · 517
- Isverna11 km · 1,975
- Bâlvănești11 km · 832
- Podeni11 km · 677
- Cireșu12 km · 463
- Șovarna12 km · 1,022
All localities in Mehedinți County
Localities of similar size
Population of Balta over time
Balta had 1,038 residents in 2016 and 833 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 937 |
| 2022 | 907 |
| 2023 | 870 |
| 2024 | 864 |
| 2025 | 862 |
| 2026 | 833 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,961 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ilovăț, 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Balta
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 | Balta | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.8 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 107 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 7 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Balta | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.12 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,069 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,056 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,334 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,268 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 5 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.6 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,753 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Balta | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.2 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,951 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.60 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 643 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Balta | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.3% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 252 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Balta | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 198 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 627 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90.0 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 128 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Balta | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 48.0 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 445 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Balta | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,983 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 57 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Balta
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 trade11 · 22.0%
- Construction8 · 16.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 14.0%
- Manufacturing6 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage4 · 8.0%
- Other service activities4 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services3 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 18.0%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 14.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings4 · 8.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 8.0%
- Forestry and logging3 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 6.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balta?
Balta has 833 residents (2026), ranking 3,105 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Balta?
Balta covers 106.8 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Balta growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Balta went from 1,038 to 833, a change of −19.7%.
Where is Balta?
Balta is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.883, longitude 22.667.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balta?
In Balta, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,268 ‰ (2025), ranking 5 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balta?
In Balta, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 7 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Balta?
The nearest to Balta are Ilovăț (8.3 km), Bala (10 km), Godeanu (11 km), Isverna (11 km), Bâlvănești (11 km).