Butoiești: population and statistics
Butoiești has a population of 3,116 (2026) across 68.1 km², or 45.8 people per km². It ranks 1,501 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,116 residents
- 68.1 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Butoiești ranks No. 15 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 6.7% in Butoiești, compared with an average of 4.5% in Mehedinți County and 2.0% nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 42.0 m² in Butoiești, compared with an average of 48.6 m² in Mehedinți County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Butoiești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Butoiești in numbers
Where is Butoiești?
Population of Butoiești over time
Butoiești had 3,249 residents in 2016 and 3,116 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,194 |
| 2022 | 3,150 |
| 2023 | 3,128 |
| 2024 | 3,126 |
| 2025 | 3,135 |
| 2026 | 3,116 |
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All indicators for Butoiești
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 | Butoiești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 642 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Butoiești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.80 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,565 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,560 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,437 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 500.6 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,406 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.0 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Butoiești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.5 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.53 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 662 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Butoiești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.7% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 460 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Butoiești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,038 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Butoiești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.1 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,585 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Butoiești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Butoiești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Butoiești
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 trade33 · 21.7%
- Manufacturing20 · 13.2%
- Transport and storage20 · 13.2%
- Construction17 · 11.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services12 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 5.9%
- Other service activities8 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 14.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 11.2%
- Construction of buildings14 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 9.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products6 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Butoiești?
Butoiești has 3,116 residents (2026), ranking 1,501 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Butoiești?
Butoiești covers 68.1 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Butoiești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Butoiești went from 3,249 to 3,116, a change of −4.1%.
Where is Butoiești?
Butoiești is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.559, longitude 23.370.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Butoiești?
In Butoiești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 6.7% (2026), ranking 460 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Butoiești?
In Butoiești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 42.0 m² (2025), ranking 2,553 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Butoiești?
The nearest to Butoiești are Argetoaia (4.7 km), Stângăceaua (6.0 km), Grozești (8.4 km), Ionești (8.6 km), Secu (11 km).