Breznița-Motru: population and statistics
Breznița-Motru has a population of 1,163 (2026) across 51.7 km², or 22.5 people per km². It ranks 2,956 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,163 residents
- 51.7 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Breznița-Motru ranks No. 50 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 33.0 m² in Breznița-Motru, compared with an average of 48.6 m² in Mehedinți County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.4 ‰ in Breznița-Motru, compared with an average of 20.4 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Breznița-Motru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Breznița-Motru in numbers
Where is Breznița-Motru?
Population of Breznița-Motru over time
Breznița-Motru had 1,436 residents in 2016 and 1,163 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,267 |
| 2022 | 1,250 |
| 2023 | 1,217 |
| 2024 | 1,196 |
| 2025 | 1,181 |
| 2026 | 1,163 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,245 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Strehaia (10,335 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Breznița-Motru
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 | Breznița-Motru | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.4 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 116 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breznița-Motru | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 905 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,620 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 778.2 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 137 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.0 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,082 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breznița-Motru | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.2 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.86 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breznița-Motru | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.5% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 244 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Breznița-Motru | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 639 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 242 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 359 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Breznița-Motru | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 207 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Breznița-Motru
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
- Construction11 · 11.1%
- Wholesale and retail trade11 · 11.1%
- Transport and storage11 · 11.1%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing7 · 7.1%
- Information and communication7 · 7.1%
- Real estate7 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 7.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings10 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 10.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 8.1%
- Civil engineering7 · 7.1%
- Information service activities7 · 7.1%
- Real estate activities7 · 7.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 7.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breznița-Motru?
Breznița-Motru has 1,163 residents (2026), ranking 2,956 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Breznița-Motru?
Breznița-Motru covers 51.7 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Breznița-Motru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Breznița-Motru went from 1,436 to 1,163, a change of −19.0%.
Where is Breznița-Motru?
Breznița-Motru is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.553, longitude 23.216.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Breznița-Motru?
In Breznița-Motru, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 33.0 m² (2025), ranking 3,082 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Breznița-Motru?
In Breznița-Motru, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 116 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Breznița-Motru?
The nearest to Breznița-Motru are Strehaia (7.8 km), Dumbrava (8.9 km), Greci (9.1 km), Stângăceaua (9.7 km), Secu (11 km).