Jiana: population and statistics
Jiana has a population of 4,902 (2026) across 111.3 km², or 44.0 people per km². It ranks 779 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,902 residents
- 111.3 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Jiana ranks No. 8 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.78 km in Jiana, compared with an average of 2.90 km in Mehedinți County and 3.05 km nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 ‰ in Jiana, compared with an average of 0.75 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Jiana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Jiana in numbers
Where is Jiana?
Population of Jiana over time
Jiana had 4,657 residents in 2016 and 4,902 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,672 |
| 2022 | 4,717 |
| 2023 | 4,784 |
| 2024 | 4,823 |
| 2025 | 4,881 |
| 2026 | 4,902 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,587 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pătulele, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șimian (11,026 residents), 27 km away.
All indicators for Jiana
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 | Jiana | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 725 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) | 7.5 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jiana | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.65 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,154 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.82 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,822 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,211 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 786 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 451.0 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,005 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.4 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,046 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jiana | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.5 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,777 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.82 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,701 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jiana | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.6% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Jiana | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.8 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,864 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,582 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Jiana | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Jiana | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Jiana
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 trade36 · 22.1%
- Construction18 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services18 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage17 · 10.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing11 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 6.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 17.2%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings12 · 7.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 6.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 5.5%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 5.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities9 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jiana?
Jiana has 4,902 residents (2026), ranking 779 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jiana?
Jiana covers 111.3 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Jiana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jiana went from 4,657 to 4,902, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Jiana?
Jiana is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.386, longitude 22.721.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jiana?
In Jiana, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.78 km (2025), ranking 1,582 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jiana?
In Jiana, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 ‰ (2024), ranking 1,988 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Jiana?
The nearest to Jiana are Pătulele (6.2 km), Vânjuleț (8.3 km), Devesel (9.0 km), Gogoșu (10.0 km), Rogova (11 km).