Dârvari: population and statistics
Dârvari has a population of 2,327 (2026) across 64.1 km², or 36.3 people per km². It ranks 2,055 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,327 residents
- 64.1 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Dârvari ranks No. 28 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Dârvari, compared with an average of 0.75 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 13.8% in Dârvari, compared with an average of 4.5% in Mehedinți County and 2.0% nationally.
Dârvari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Dârvari in numbers
Where is Dârvari?
Population of Dârvari over time
Dârvari had 2,611 residents in 2016 and 2,327 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,474 |
| 2022 | 2,421 |
| 2023 | 2,387 |
| 2024 | 2,374 |
| 2025 | 2,348 |
| 2026 | 2,327 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,980 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Braniștea, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cetate (5,009 residents), 9.3 km away.
All indicators for Dârvari
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 | Dârvari | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,949 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dârvari | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.28 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,031 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,218 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,473 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,582 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 633.0 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.9 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dârvari | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.9 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,915 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.29 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dârvari | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.8% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 92 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dârvari | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.8 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 551 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dârvari | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dârvari | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dârvari
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 trade19 · 29.7%
- Transport and storage12 · 18.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing7 · 10.9%
- Construction4 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 23.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 14.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 12.5%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 6.2%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dârvari?
Dârvari has 2,327 residents (2026), ranking 2,055 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dârvari?
Dârvari covers 64.1 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Dârvari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dârvari went from 2,611 to 2,327, a change of −10.9%.
Where is Dârvari?
Dârvari is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.199, longitude 23.061.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dârvari?
In Dârvari, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Dârvari?
In Dârvari, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 13.8% (2026), ranking 92 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Dârvari?
The nearest to Dârvari are Braniștea (6.0 km), Obârșia de Câmp (7.2 km), Cetate (9.3 km), Unirea (10.0 km), Plenița (10.0 km).