Devesel: population and statistics
Devesel has a population of 3,001 (2026) across 99.8 km², or 30.1 people per km². It ranks 1,615 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,001 residents
- 99.8 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Devesel ranks No. 19 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 13.1% in Devesel, compared with an average of 4.5% in Mehedinți County and 2.0% nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.7 ‰ in Devesel, compared with an average of 16.1 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Devesel: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Devesel in numbers
Where is Devesel?
Population of Devesel over time
Devesel had 2,986 residents in 2016 and 3,001 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,975 |
| 2022 | 2,935 |
| 2023 | 2,967 |
| 2024 | 2,992 |
| 2025 | 3,006 |
| 2026 | 3,001 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,980 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Burila Mare, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Jiana (4,902 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Devesel
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 | Devesel | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.7 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 177 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.3 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 523 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 440 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Devesel | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.90 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 651 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.00 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 556 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,047 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 909 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 682.1 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 308 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.9 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,335 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Devesel | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.7 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.67 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,965 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Devesel | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.1% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 102 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Devesel | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 858 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Devesel | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.0 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 705 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.47 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 972 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Devesel | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Devesel | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Devesel
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 trade39 · 24.4%
- Construction24 · 15.0%
- Manufacturing17 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage13 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services11 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 19.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 13.1%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 11.9%
- Construction of buildings17 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 8.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 4.4%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply6 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Devesel?
Devesel has 3,001 residents (2026), ranking 1,615 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Devesel?
Devesel covers 99.8 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Devesel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Devesel went from 2,986 to 3,001, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Devesel?
Devesel is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.462, longitude 22.682.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Devesel?
In Devesel, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 13.1% (2026), ranking 102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Devesel?
In Devesel, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 177 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Devesel?
The nearest to Devesel are Burila Mare (8.2 km), Jiana (9.0 km), Vânjuleț (9.1 km), Rogova (11 km), Hinova (11 km).