Gârla Mare: population and statistics
Gârla Mare has a population of 3,819 (2026) across 64.2 km², or 59.5 people per km². It ranks 1,151 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,819 residents
- 64.2 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Gârla Mare ranks No. 11 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Gârla Mare, compared with an average of 136 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 18.6% in Gârla Mare, compared with an average of 4.5% in Mehedinți County and 2.0% nationally.
Gârla Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Gârla Mare in numbers
Where is Gârla Mare?
Neighbouring localities
- Pristol5.0 km · 1,270
- Vrata7.0 km · 1,888
- Gruia7.8 km · 3,006
- Vânători12 km · 1,766
- Cujmir13 km · 3,029
- Salcia15 km · 2,417
- Pătulele15 km · 3,328
- Punghina17 km · 3,064
All localities in Mehedinți County
Localities of similar size
Population of Gârla Mare over time
Gârla Mare had 3,649 residents in 2016 and 3,819 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,655 |
| 2022 | 3,659 |
| 2023 | 3,684 |
| 2024 | 3,707 |
| 2025 | 3,807 |
| 2026 | 3,819 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,990 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pristol, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Calafat (16,218 residents), 30 km away.
All indicators for Gârla Mare
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 | Gârla Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gârla Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.50 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,924 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,256 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,957 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 328.9 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,087 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.6 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gârla Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.6 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,933 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gârla Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 18.6% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 35 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gârla Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gârla Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.8 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,543 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.37 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 775 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gârla Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gârla Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,124 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: Gârla Mare
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 trade24 · 19.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 14.8%
- Administrative and support services13 · 10.7%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 9.0%
- Real estate11 · 9.0%
- Construction10 · 8.2%
- Transport and storage10 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing5 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 13.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 12.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 10.7%
- Real estate activities11 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 7.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 6.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gârla Mare?
Gârla Mare has 3,819 residents (2026), ranking 1,151 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gârla Mare?
Gârla Mare covers 64.2 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Gârla Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gârla Mare went from 3,649 to 3,819, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Gârla Mare?
Gârla Mare is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.213, longitude 22.766.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârla Mare?
In Gârla Mare, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,124 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Gârla Mare?
In Gârla Mare, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 18.6% (2026), ranking 35 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Gârla Mare?
The nearest to Gârla Mare are Pristol (5.0 km), Vrata (7.0 km), Gruia (7.8 km), Vânători (12 km), Cujmir (13 km).