Corcova: population and statistics
Corcova has a population of 5,948 (2026) across 76.7 km², or 77.5 people per km². It ranks 578 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,948 residents
- 76.7 km²
- 78 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Corcova ranks No. 5 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.34 ‰ in Corcova, compared with an average of 1.65 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.17 ‰ in Corcova, compared with an average of 0.75 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Corcova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (60 businesses).
Corcova in numbers
Where is Corcova?
Population of Corcova over time
Corcova had 6,086 residents in 2016 and 5,948 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,984 |
| 2022 | 5,968 |
| 2023 | 5,974 |
| 2024 | 5,954 |
| 2025 | 5,989 |
| 2026 | 5,948 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,742 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Voloiac, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Strehaia (10,335 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Corcova
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 | Corcova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 555 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corcova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,303 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,511 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 623 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 422.2 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,398 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.7 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corcova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.4 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.34 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,278 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corcova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.6% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Corcova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 138 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 725 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 797 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Corcova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.17 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Corcova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Corcova
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 trade70 · 25.3%
- Transport and storage33 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing30 · 10.8%
- Construction29 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services22 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 7.2%
- Other service activities15 · 5.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)60 · 21.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 15.9%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 6.5%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles10 · 3.6%
- Real estate activities10 · 3.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corcova?
Corcova has 5,948 residents (2026), ranking 578 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Corcova?
Corcova covers 76.7 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Corcova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Corcova went from 6,086 to 5,948, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Corcova?
Corcova is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.684, longitude 23.061.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corcova?
In Corcova, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.34 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,303 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corcova?
In Corcova, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.17 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,053 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Corcova?
The nearest to Corcova are Voloiac (6.2 km), Văgiulești (6.4 km), Samarinești (9.3 km), Broșteni (10 km), Tâmna (11 km).