Ilovăț: population and statistics
Ilovăț has a population of 1,080 (2026) across 77.2 km², or 14.0 people per km². It ranks 3,004 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,080 residents
- 77.2 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Ilovăț ranks No. 53 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 25.2 m² in Ilovăț, compared with an average of 48.6 m² in Mehedinți County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.9 ‰ in Ilovăț, compared with an average of 5.5 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Ilovăț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Ilovăț in numbers
Where is Ilovăț?
Population of Ilovăț over time
Ilovăț had 1,216 residents in 2016 and 1,080 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,140 |
| 2022 | 1,111 |
| 2023 | 1,095 |
| 2024 | 1,081 |
| 2025 | 1,100 |
| 2026 | 1,080 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,819 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Șovarna, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bala (3,341 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Ilovăț
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 | Ilovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.9 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.8 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 133 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 281 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ilovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,706 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,104 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,250 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,022 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 29 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 25.2 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,155 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ilovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.1 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,146 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,615 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ilovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ilovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 585 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Ilovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 563 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 188 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ilovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ilovăț
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 trade13 · 23.2%
- Manufacturing6 · 10.7%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 10.7%
- Construction5 · 8.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 7.1%
- Transport and storage4 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services4 · 7.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 21.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 7.1%
- Accommodation4 · 7.1%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings3 · 5.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 5.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 5.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities3 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ilovăț?
Ilovăț has 1,080 residents (2026), ranking 3,004 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ilovăț?
Ilovăț covers 77.2 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Ilovăț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ilovăț went from 1,216 to 1,080, a change of −11.2%.
Where is Ilovăț?
Ilovăț is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.830, longitude 22.740.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Ilovăț?
In Ilovăț, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 25.2 m² (2025), ranking 3,155 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ilovăț?
In Ilovăț, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,124 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Ilovăț?
The nearest to Ilovăț are Șovarna (5.1 km), Bâlvănești (7.2 km), Balta (8.3 km), Bala (8.6 km), Șișești (9.1 km).