Cireșu (Mehedinți County): population and statistics
Cireșu has a population of 463 (2026) across 51.7 km², or 9.0 people per km². It ranks 3,165 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 463 residents
- 51.7 km²
- 9 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Cireșu ranks No. 66 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.2 ‰ in Cireșu, compared with an average of 34.8 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Cireșu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (6 businesses).
Cireșu in numbers
Where is Cireșu?
Population of Cireșu over time
Cireșu had 491 residents in 2016 and 463 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 461 |
| 2022 | 447 |
| 2023 | 439 |
| 2024 | 447 |
| 2025 | 455 |
| 2026 | 463 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,239 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Godeanu, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ilovița (1,232 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Cireșu
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 | Cireșu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.9 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ||
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ||
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ||
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Cireșu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 524 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,109 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,132 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ||
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.7 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² |
Economy
| Indicator | Cireșu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.2 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ||
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ |
Employment
| Indicator | Cireșu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 149 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.3% | 4.5% | 2.3% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cireșu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.4 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ||
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 970 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ||
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.9 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ |
Education
| Indicator | Cireșu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ||
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. |
Businesses by activity: Cireșu
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 trade7 · 30.4%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 21.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 26.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 17.4%
- Accommodation3 · 13.0%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 13.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cireșu?
Cireșu has 463 residents (2026), ranking 3,165 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cireșu?
Cireșu covers 51.7 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Cireșu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cireșu went from 491 to 463, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Cireșu?
Cireșu is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.833, longitude 22.536.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Cireșu?
In Cireșu, “Existing dwellings” stands at 524 (2025), ranking 3,109 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Cireșu?
The nearest to Cireșu are Godeanu (6.2 km), Podeni (6.8 km), Ilovița (7.8 km), Băile Herculane (11 km), Balta (12 km).