Broșteni (Mehedinți County): population and statistics
Broșteni has a population of 2,611 (2026) across 45.8 km², or 57.0 people per km². It ranks 1,835 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,611 residents
- 45.8 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Broșteni ranks No. 23 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.1 ‰ in Broșteni, compared with an average of 20.4 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.77 ‰ in Broșteni, compared with an average of 0.58 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Broșteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Broșteni in numbers
Where is Broșteni?
Population of Broșteni over time
Broșteni had 2,784 residents in 2016 and 2,611 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,701 |
| 2022 | 2,662 |
| 2023 | 2,636 |
| 2024 | 2,648 |
| 2025 | 2,643 |
| 2026 | 2,611 |
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All indicators for Broșteni
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 | Broșteni | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Broșteni | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.59 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 389 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.91 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,014 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,244 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,976 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 476.4 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,694 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.6 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,157 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.15 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,041 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Broșteni | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.9 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 959 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.83 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 558 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Broșteni | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Broșteni | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.6 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,301 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.30 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,262 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Broșteni | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 757 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 350 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Broșteni | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Broșteni
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 trade52 · 25.9%
- Transport and storage31 · 15.4%
- Construction19 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services16 · 8.0%
- Manufacturing12 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 5.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 20.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 12.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 11.9%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings14 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 6.5%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 5.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles9 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities8 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broșteni?
Broșteni has 2,611 residents (2026), ranking 1,835 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Broșteni?
Broșteni covers 45.8 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Broșteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Broșteni went from 2,784 to 2,611, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Broșteni?
Broșteni is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.744, longitude 22.964.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Broșteni?
In Broșteni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 325 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Broșteni?
In Broșteni, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.77 ‰ (2024), ranking 350 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Broșteni?
The nearest to Broșteni are Florești (4.2 km), Samarinești (6.7 km), Motru (6.7 km), Căzănești (7.2 km), Cătunele (9.3 km).