Isverna: population and statistics
Isverna has a population of 1,975 (2026) across 132.6 km², or 14.9 people per km². It ranks 2,347 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,975 residents
- 132.6 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Isverna ranks No. 31 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Isverna, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.0 ‰ in Isverna, compared with an average of 5.5 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Isverna: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Isverna in numbers
Where is Isverna?
Neighbouring localities
- Obârșia-Cloșani5.6 km · 896
- Balta11 km · 833
- Ponoarele11 km · 2,167
- Podeni13 km · 677
- Baia de Aramă14 km · 5,228
- Bala15 km · 3,341
- Cireșu18 km · 463
- Ilovăț18 km · 1,080
All localities in Mehedinți County
Localities of similar size
Population of Isverna over time
Isverna had 2,140 residents in 2016 and 1,975 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,068 |
| 2022 | 2,051 |
| 2023 | 2,044 |
| 2024 | 2,033 |
| 2025 | 2,036 |
| 2026 | 1,975 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,567 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Obârșia-Cloșani, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baia de Aramă (5,228 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Isverna
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 | Isverna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,982 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.8 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 165 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,046 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 722 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Isverna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.86 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 135 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,217 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,020 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 616.2 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 535 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.5 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,549 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,545 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Isverna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.6 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 572 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.52 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,130 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Isverna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 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 | Isverna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.5 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 262 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 455 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 393 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41.5 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 261 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Isverna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.8 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,285 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Isverna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Isverna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Isverna
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 trade37 · 20.0%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services21 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing18 · 9.7%
- Construction18 · 9.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation17 · 9.2%
- Transport and storage15 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings14 · 7.6%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 7.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities13 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 6.5%
- Accommodation12 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 5.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Isverna?
Isverna has 1,975 residents (2026), ranking 2,347 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Isverna?
Isverna covers 132.6 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Isverna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Isverna went from 2,140 to 1,975, a change of −7.7%.
Where is Isverna?
Isverna is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.978, longitude 22.642.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Isverna?
In Isverna, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Isverna?
In Isverna, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,046 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Isverna?
The nearest to Isverna are Obârșia-Cloșani (5.6 km), Balta (11 km), Ponoarele (11 km), Podeni (13 km), Baia de Aramă (14 km).