Dubova: population and statistics
Dubova has a population of 959 (2026) across 181.7 km², or 5.3 people per km². It ranks 3,063 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 959 residents
- 181.7 km²
- 5 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Dubova ranks No. 58 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 22.4 nights in Dubova, compared with an average of 1.3 nights in Mehedinți County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Dubova, compared with an average of 0.75 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Dubova: the most common activity among active businesses is Food and beverage service activities (30 businesses).
Dubova in numbers
Where is Dubova?
Population of Dubova over time
Dubova had 939 residents in 2016 and 959 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 940 |
| 2022 | 942 |
| 2023 | 934 |
| 2024 | 949 |
| 2025 | 975 |
| 2026 | 959 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,443 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.1 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Dubova
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 | Dubova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 336 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 722 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dubova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.64 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 319 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.30 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 141 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 726 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,900 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 757.0 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 164 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.6 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 733 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.09 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 607 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dubova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.6 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 241 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.09 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,583 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dubova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 144 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 628 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dubova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 22.4 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 28 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12,736 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 20 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 480.7 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 26 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dubova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.5 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 775 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dubova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.04 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 477 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.04 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 124 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dubova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,983 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 103 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dubova
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
- Accommodation and food services37 · 22.7%
- Wholesale and retail trade21 · 12.9%
- Administrative and support services21 · 12.9%
- Transport and storage19 · 11.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation13 · 8.0%
- Construction11 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing10 · 6.1%
- Real estate8 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 18.4%
- Accommodation27 · 16.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 12.9%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 9.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities13 · 8.0%
- Water transport12 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities8 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dubova?
Dubova has 959 residents (2026), ranking 3,063 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dubova?
Dubova covers 181.7 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Dubova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dubova went from 939 to 959, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Dubova?
Dubova is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.598, longitude 22.211.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Dubova?
In Dubova, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 22.4 nights (2025), ranking 28 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dubova?
In Dubova, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Dubova?
The nearest to Dubova are Svinița (12 km), Eșelnița (17 km), Orșova (20 km), Berzasca (21 km), Bănia (23 km).