Eșelnița: population and statistics
Eșelnița has a population of 2,869 (2026) across 180.7 km², or 15.9 people per km². It ranks 1,669 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,869 residents
- 180.7 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Eșelnița ranks No. 21 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 6,637 ‰ in Eșelnița, compared with an average of 669 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.93 ‰ in Eșelnița, compared with an average of 1.37 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Eșelnița: the most common activity among active businesses is Food and beverage service activities (43 businesses).
Eșelnița in numbers
Where is Eșelnița?
Population of Eșelnița over time
Eșelnița had 2,914 residents in 2016 and 2,869 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,867 |
| 2022 | 2,877 |
| 2023 | 2,890 |
| 2024 | 2,877 |
| 2025 | 2,882 |
| 2026 | 2,869 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,312 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Orșova (11,031 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Eșelnița
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 | Eșelnița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eșelnița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.78 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,090 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.18 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,213 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,031 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 422.8 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,386 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.7 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 799 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.93 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 155 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eșelnița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.0 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 631 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.39 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,244 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eșelnița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 879 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.7% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 285 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Eșelnița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 13.2 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 45 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6,637 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 42 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 310.6 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 39 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Eșelnița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.0 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,133 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.43 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 763 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Eșelnița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Eșelnița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Eșelnița
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 services52 · 14.9%
- Wholesale and retail trade45 · 12.9%
- Administrative and support services43 · 12.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation40 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage37 · 10.6%
- Construction26 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing23 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Food and beverage service activities43 · 12.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 11.5%
- Accommodation39 · 11.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities37 · 10.6%
- Rental and leasing activities26 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 7.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 6.3%
- Water transport19 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings17 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eșelnița?
Eșelnița has 2,869 residents (2026), ranking 1,669 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Eșelnița?
Eșelnița covers 180.7 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Eșelnița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eșelnița went from 2,914 to 2,869, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Eșelnița?
Eșelnița is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.742, longitude 22.270.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eșelnița?
In Eșelnița, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6,637 ‰ (2025), ranking 42 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eșelnița?
In Eșelnița, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.93 ‰ (2025), ranking 155 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Eșelnița?
The nearest to Eșelnița are Orșova (10 km), Topleț (10 km), Eftimie Murgu (15 km), Bănia (16 km), Dubova (17 km).