Drobeta-Turnu Severin: population and statistics
Drobeta-Turnu Severin has a population of 96,373 (2026) across 59.7 km², or 1,615 people per km². It ranks 25 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 96,373 residents
- 59.7 km²
- 1,615 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Drobeta-Turnu Severin ranks No. 1 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.61 ‰ in Drobeta-Turnu Severin, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Drobeta-Turnu Severin: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,784 businesses).
Drobeta-Turnu Severin in numbers
Where is Drobeta-Turnu Severin?
Population of Drobeta-Turnu Severin over time
Drobeta-Turnu Severin had 109,779 residents in 2016 and 96,373 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 104,264 |
| 2022 | 102,804 |
| 2023 | 101,374 |
| 2024 | 99,777 |
| 2025 | 97,640 |
| 2026 | 96,373 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Population density”.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,359 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.8 times the national average.
All indicators for Drobeta-Turnu Severin
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 | Drobeta-Turnu Severin | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,532 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,734 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drobeta-Turnu Severin | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.56 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,527 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.62 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,175 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 43,841 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 24 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 454.9 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,959 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.9 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,751 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.21 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,004 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Drobeta-Turnu Severin | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.52 km | 2.11 km | 6.17 km | ranked 951 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 124 m³ | 661 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 814 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drobeta-Turnu Severin | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.2 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 515 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 | Drobeta-Turnu Severin | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 333 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 120 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Drobeta-Turnu Severin | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 539 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 348 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 607 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drobeta-Turnu Severin | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.2 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 791 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.69 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,395 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Drobeta-Turnu Severin | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.61 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.14 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 164 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Drobeta-Turnu Severin | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 191 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 143 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drobeta-Turnu Severin
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 trade2,217 · 21.2%
- Transport and storage1,461 · 13.9%
- Administrative and support services999 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical867 · 8.3%
- Construction775 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing772 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services613 · 5.9%
- Real estate557 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,784 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines1,245 · 11.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)1,010 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities678 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities671 · 6.4%
- Real estate activities557 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities538 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings497 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities449 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities388 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drobeta-Turnu Severin?
Drobeta-Turnu Severin has 96,373 residents (2026), ranking 25 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drobeta-Turnu Severin?
Drobeta-Turnu Severin covers 59.7 km², with a density of 1,615 people per km².
Is the population of Drobeta-Turnu Severin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drobeta-Turnu Severin went from 109,779 to 96,373, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Drobeta-Turnu Severin?
Drobeta-Turnu Severin is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.636, longitude 22.656.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Drobeta-Turnu Severin?
In Drobeta-Turnu Severin, “Existing dwellings” stands at 43,841 (2025), ranking 24 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drobeta-Turnu Severin?
In Drobeta-Turnu Severin, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.61 ‰ (2024), ranking 111 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Drobeta-Turnu Severin?
The nearest to Drobeta-Turnu Severin are Șimian (7.6 km), Izvoru Bârzii (8.1 km), Breznița-Ocol (8.4 km), Malovăț (11 km), Hinova (16 km).