Ilovița: population and statistics
Ilovița has a population of 1,232 (2026) across 73.5 km², or 16.8 people per km². It ranks 2,924 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,232 residents
- 73.5 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Ilovița ranks No. 49 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.2 ‰ in Ilovița, compared with an average of 5.5 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 8.1 in Ilovița, compared with an average of 3.6 per 10,000 inh. in Mehedinți County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Ilovița: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (13 businesses).
Ilovița in numbers
Where is Ilovița?
Population of Ilovița over time
Ilovița had 1,320 residents in 2016 and 1,232 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,274 |
| 2022 | 1,263 |
| 2023 | 1,257 |
| 2024 | 1,235 |
| 2025 | 1,252 |
| 2026 | 1,232 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,301 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cireșu, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Topleț (2,344 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Ilovița
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 | Ilovița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ilovița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.44 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 748 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 728 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,897 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 590.9 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.62 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 794 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ilovița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.2 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,951 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.25 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 790 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ilovița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.3% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 640 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ilovița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 887 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 636 of 1,362 |
Education
| Indicator | Ilovița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ilovița
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
- Transport and storage15 · 25.4%
- Wholesale and retail trade13 · 22.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 10.2%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 10.2%
- Construction5 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services4 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing3 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 22.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 20.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 11.9%
- Forestry and logging6 · 10.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 8.5%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings3 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering3 · 5.1%
- Accommodation3 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ilovița?
Ilovița has 1,232 residents (2026), ranking 2,924 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ilovița?
Ilovița covers 73.5 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Ilovița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ilovița went from 1,320 to 1,232, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Ilovița?
Ilovița is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.778, longitude 22.475.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ilovița?
In Ilovița, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,020 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ilovița?
In Ilovița, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 241 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Ilovița?
The nearest to Ilovița are Cireșu (7.8 km), Topleț (8.3 km), Orșova (8.5 km), Godeanu (10 km), Băile Herculane (12 km).