Breznița-Ocol: population and statistics
Breznița-Ocol has a population of 3,912 (2026) across 81.6 km², or 47.9 people per km². It ranks 1,112 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,912 residents
- 81.6 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Breznița-Ocol ranks No. 10 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 48 ‰ in Breznița-Ocol, compared with an average of 136 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.8% in Breznița-Ocol, compared with an average of 4.5% in Mehedinți County and 2.0% nationally.
Breznița-Ocol: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (52 businesses).
Breznița-Ocol in numbers
Where is Breznița-Ocol?
Population of Breznița-Ocol over time
Breznița-Ocol had 4,005 residents in 2016 and 3,912 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,961 |
| 2022 | 3,930 |
| 2023 | 3,900 |
| 2024 | 3,910 |
| 2025 | 3,935 |
| 2026 | 3,912 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,427 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Izvoru Bârzii, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drobeta-Turnu Severin (96,373 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Breznița-Ocol
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-Ocol | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breznița-Ocol | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.88 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,075 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.30 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 810 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,883 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,073 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 481.3 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,632 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.5 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,385 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breznița-Ocol | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.8 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.04 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,625 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breznița-Ocol | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,064 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Breznița-Ocol | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.6 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,087 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.17 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 814 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Breznița-Ocol | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Breznița-Ocol | 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) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Breznița-Ocol
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
- Transport and storage56 · 23.5%
- Wholesale and retail trade54 · 22.7%
- Construction22 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services17 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 6.3%
- Manufacturing14 · 5.9%
- Other service activities14 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines52 · 21.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 16.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities34 · 14.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings15 · 6.3%
- Postal and courier activities12 · 5.0%
- Other personal service activities12 · 5.0%
- Forestry and logging11 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breznița-Ocol?
Breznița-Ocol has 3,912 residents (2026), ranking 1,112 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Breznița-Ocol?
Breznița-Ocol covers 81.6 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Breznița-Ocol growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Breznița-Ocol went from 4,005 to 3,912, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Breznița-Ocol?
Breznița-Ocol is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.702, longitude 22.604.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Breznița-Ocol?
In Breznița-Ocol, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 48 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,983 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Breznița-Ocol?
In Breznița-Ocol, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.8% (2026), ranking 2,620 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Breznița-Ocol?
The nearest to Breznița-Ocol are Izvoru Bârzii (5.1 km), Drobeta-Turnu Severin (8.4 km), Malovăț (10 km), Bâlvănești (11 km), Godeanu (11 km).