Florești (Mehedinți County): population and statistics
Florești has a population of 2,459 (2026) across 51.0 km², or 48.2 people per km². It ranks 1,944 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,459 residents
- 51.0 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Florești ranks No. 25 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 31 ‰ in Florești, compared with an average of 179 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 252 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 62 ‰ in Florești, compared with an average of 136 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Florești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (22 businesses).
Florești in numbers
Where is Florești?
Population of Florești over time
Florești had 2,587 residents in 2016 and 2,459 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,544 |
| 2022 | 2,500 |
| 2023 | 2,500 |
| 2024 | 2,495 |
| 2025 | 2,485 |
| 2026 | 2,459 |
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All indicators for Florești
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 | Florești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,460 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Florești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.16 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,016 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.63 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,301 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,879 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 529.1 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,105 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.6 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.44 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 512 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Florești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.0 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,233 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.03 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,633 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Florești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.6% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Florești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.9 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 679 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.89 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,113 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Florești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Florești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,709 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Florești
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 trade31 · 29.5%
- Transport and storage23 · 21.9%
- Manufacturing11 · 10.5%
- Construction11 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services5 · 4.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 3.8%
- Other service activities4 · 3.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 2.9%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 21.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 20.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 16.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings9 · 8.6%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 6.7%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.8%
- Postal and courier activities5 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products4 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Florești?
Florești has 2,459 residents (2026), ranking 1,944 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Florești?
Florești covers 51.0 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Florești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Florești went from 2,587 to 2,459, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Florești?
Florești is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.771, longitude 22.927.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Florești?
In Florești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,905 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Florești?
In Florești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 62 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,709 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Florești?
The nearest to Florești are Broșteni (4.2 km), Motru (5.0 km), Cătunele (6.3 km), Șișești (7.6 km), Căzănești (8.3 km).