Bâlvănești: population and statistics
Bâlvănești has a population of 832 (2026) across 49.3 km², or 16.9 people per km². It ranks 3,106 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 832 residents
- 49.3 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Bâlvănești ranks No. 61 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 24.4 m² in Bâlvănești, compared with an average of 48.6 m² in Mehedinți County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Bâlvănești, compared with an average of 1.95 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Bâlvănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (4 businesses).
Bâlvănești in numbers
Where is Bâlvănești?
Population of Bâlvănești over time
Bâlvănești had 913 residents in 2016 and 832 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 886 |
| 2022 | 845 |
| 2023 | 816 |
| 2024 | 818 |
| 2025 | 841 |
| 2026 | 832 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,909 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Godeanu, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Izvoru Bârzii (2,722 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Bâlvănești
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 | Bâlvănești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,002 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bâlvănești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.04 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 84 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 745 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,870 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 895.4 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 62 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 24.4 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,157 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bâlvănești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.8 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,685 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bâlvănești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.6% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 119 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bâlvănești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.2 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,842 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.42 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 115 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Bâlvănești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 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: Bâlvănești
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
- Construction5 · 17.2%
- Transport and storage5 · 17.2%
- Manufacturing4 · 13.8%
- Wholesale and retail trade4 · 13.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 10.3%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bâlvănești?
Bâlvănești has 832 residents (2026), ranking 3,106 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bâlvănești?
Bâlvănești covers 49.3 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Bâlvănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bâlvănești went from 913 to 832, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Bâlvănești?
Bâlvănești is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.785, longitude 22.673.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Bâlvănești?
In Bâlvănești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 24.4 m² (2025), ranking 3,157 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bâlvănești?
In Bâlvănești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Bâlvănești?
The nearest to Bâlvănești are Godeanu (6.0 km), Ilovăț (7.2 km), Izvoru Bârzii (8.6 km), Malovăț (9.1 km), Breznița-Ocol (11 km).