Burila Mare: population and statistics
Burila Mare has a population of 1,902 (2026) across 123.8 km², or 15.4 people per km². It ranks 2,412 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,902 residents
- 123.8 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Burila Mare ranks No. 34 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 867.5 ‰ in Burila Mare, compared with an average of 552.7 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Burila Mare, compared with an average of 1.3 nights in Mehedinți County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Burila Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Burila Mare in numbers
Where is Burila Mare?
Population of Burila Mare over time
Burila Mare had 2,105 residents in 2016 and 1,902 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,948 |
| 2022 | 1,903 |
| 2023 | 1,878 |
| 2024 | 1,885 |
| 2025 | 1,921 |
| 2026 | 1,902 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,340 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Devesel (3,001 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Burila Mare
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 | Burila Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.9 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.7 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 362 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Burila Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.89 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,305 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.68 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 416 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,650 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,329 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 867.5 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 75 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.3 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,075 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 812 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Burila Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.6 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,261 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.58 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Burila Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.3% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 640 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Burila Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 780 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Burila Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.6 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,287 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Burila Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Burila Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Burila Mare
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 trade35 · 21.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing14 · 8.7%
- Transport and storage13 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services13 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 7.5%
- Construction9 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 16.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 14.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 6.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy9 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings7 · 4.3%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 4.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burila Mare?
Burila Mare has 1,902 residents (2026), ranking 2,412 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Burila Mare?
Burila Mare covers 123.8 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Burila Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Burila Mare went from 2,105 to 1,902, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Burila Mare?
Burila Mare is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.483, longitude 22.583.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Burila Mare?
In Burila Mare, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 867.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 75 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Burila Mare?
In Burila Mare, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Burila Mare?
The nearest to Burila Mare are Devesel (8.2 km), Gogoșu (13 km), Jiana (15 km), Hinova (17 km), Vânjuleț (17 km).