Corlățel: population and statistics
Corlățel has a population of 1,269 (2026) across 44.1 km², or 28.7 people per km². It ranks 2,898 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,269 residents
- 44.1 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Corlățel ranks No. 48 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 239 ‰ in Corlățel, compared with an average of 136 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 30.8 m² in Corlățel, compared with an average of 48.6 m² in Mehedinți County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Corlățel: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Corlățel in numbers
Where is Corlățel?
Population of Corlățel over time
Corlățel had 1,282 residents in 2016 and 1,269 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,234 |
| 2022 | 1,229 |
| 2023 | 1,245 |
| 2024 | 1,280 |
| 2025 | 1,280 |
| 2026 | 1,269 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,183 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vânju Mare (5,648 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Corlățel
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 | Corlățel | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.6 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 202 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 183 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corlățel | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.46 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,000 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 863 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,698 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 680.1 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 312 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 30.8 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,113 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corlățel | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.6 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,729 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.36 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,365 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corlățel | 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) | 10.7% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 188 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Corlățel | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 71.7 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 171 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Corlățel | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 724 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 315 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Corlățel | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 239 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 56 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Corlățel
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 trade20 · 32.3%
- Manufacturing9 · 14.5%
- Transport and storage9 · 14.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 11.3%
- Construction4 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 27.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 17.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 14.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products3 · 4.8%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corlățel?
Corlățel has 1,269 residents (2026), ranking 2,898 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Corlățel?
Corlățel covers 44.1 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Corlățel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Corlățel went from 1,282 to 1,269, a change of −1.0%.
Where is Corlățel?
Corlățel is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.383, longitude 22.923.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corlățel?
In Corlățel, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 239 ‰ (2025), ranking 56 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Corlățel?
In Corlățel, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 30.8 m² (2025), ranking 3,113 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Corlățel?
The nearest to Corlățel are Vânju Mare (6.6 km), Punghina (9.2 km), Vlădaia (9.2 km), Pădina (11 km), Pătulele (12 km).