Izvoru Bârzii: population and statistics
Izvoru Bârzii has a population of 2,722 (2026) across 68.8 km², or 39.5 people per km². It ranks 1,766 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,722 residents
- 68.8 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Izvoru Bârzii ranks No. 22 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 265 ‰ in Izvoru Bârzii, compared with an average of 136 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 692.9 ‰ in Izvoru Bârzii, compared with an average of 552.7 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Izvoru Bârzii: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (58 businesses).
Izvoru Bârzii in numbers
Where is Izvoru Bârzii?
Population of Izvoru Bârzii over time
Izvoru Bârzii had 2,777 residents in 2016 and 2,722 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,711 |
| 2022 | 2,671 |
| 2023 | 2,668 |
| 2024 | 2,689 |
| 2025 | 2,751 |
| 2026 | 2,722 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,643 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Breznița-Ocol, 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Izvoru Bârzii
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 | Izvoru Bârzii | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 871 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.5 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 385 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Izvoru Bârzii | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.97 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,256 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.94 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 579 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,886 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,071 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 692.9 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 280 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.8 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.57 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 474 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Izvoru Bârzii | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.9 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 332 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.04 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 492 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Izvoru Bârzii | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 168 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 512 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Izvoru Bârzii | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.1 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,847 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Izvoru Bârzii | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 827 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 418 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Izvoru Bârzii | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 265 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 31 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Izvoru Bârzii
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 trade88 · 21.1%
- Transport and storage62 · 14.8%
- Construction48 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing44 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services36 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 5.3%
- Other service activities20 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 13.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines56 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities40 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings30 · 7.2%
- Rental and leasing activities24 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering23 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 4.5%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles14 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Izvoru Bârzii?
Izvoru Bârzii has 2,722 residents (2026), ranking 1,766 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Izvoru Bârzii?
Izvoru Bârzii covers 68.8 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Izvoru Bârzii growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Izvoru Bârzii went from 2,777 to 2,722, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Izvoru Bârzii?
Izvoru Bârzii is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.708, longitude 22.668.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Izvoru Bârzii?
In Izvoru Bârzii, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 265 ‰ (2025), ranking 31 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Izvoru Bârzii?
In Izvoru Bârzii, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 692.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 280 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Izvoru Bârzii?
The nearest to Izvoru Bârzii are Breznița-Ocol (5.1 km), Malovăț (5.1 km), Drobeta-Turnu Severin (8.1 km), Bâlvănești (8.6 km), Șimian (11 km).