Dumbrava (Mehedinți County): population and statistics
Dumbrava has a population of 1,140 (2026) across 81.1 km², or 14.1 people per km². It ranks 2,973 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,140 residents
- 81.1 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Dumbrava ranks No. 51 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Dumbrava, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,073 ‰ in Dumbrava, compared with an average of 552.7 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Dumbrava: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (8 businesses).
Dumbrava in numbers
Where is Dumbrava?
Population of Dumbrava over time
Dumbrava had 1,394 residents in 2016 and 1,140 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,265 |
| 2022 | 1,239 |
| 2023 | 1,190 |
| 2024 | 1,160 |
| 2025 | 1,155 |
| 2026 | 1,140 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,363 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Greci, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tâmna (3,182 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Dumbrava
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 | Dumbrava | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,702 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 238 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dumbrava | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.44 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 144 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,223 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,012 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,073 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 20 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.0 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,052 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dumbrava | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.8 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,760 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.88 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dumbrava | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 101 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dumbrava | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 68.4 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 197 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dumbrava | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dumbrava | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 187 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dumbrava
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
- Construction9 · 23.1%
- Wholesale and retail trade7 · 17.9%
- Administrative and support services6 · 15.4%
- Transport and storage4 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing3 · 7.7%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings8 · 20.5%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 20.5%
- Civil engineering6 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 12.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 10.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities4 · 10.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 7.7%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 7.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dumbrava?
Dumbrava has 1,140 residents (2026), ranking 2,973 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dumbrava?
Dumbrava covers 81.1 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Dumbrava growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dumbrava went from 1,394 to 1,140, a change of −18.2%.
Where is Dumbrava?
Dumbrava is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.517, longitude 23.117.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dumbrava?
In Dumbrava, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dumbrava?
In Dumbrava, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,073 ‰ (2025), ranking 20 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Dumbrava?
The nearest to Dumbrava are Greci (4.8 km), Bâcleș (7.0 km), Breznița-Motru (8.9 km), Tâmna (11 km), Pădina (11 km).