Malovăț: population and statistics
Malovăț has a population of 2,519 (2026) across 78.4 km², or 32.1 people per km². It ranks 1,908 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,519 residents
- 78.4 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Malovăț ranks No. 24 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Malovăț, compared with an average of 0.75 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 696.3 ‰ in Malovăț, compared with an average of 552.7 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Malovăț: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (34 businesses).
Malovăț in numbers
Where is Malovăț?
Population of Malovăț over time
Malovăț had 2,631 residents in 2016 and 2,519 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,564 |
| 2022 | 2,529 |
| 2023 | 2,526 |
| 2024 | 2,537 |
| 2025 | 2,518 |
| 2026 | 2,519 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,980 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Izvoru Bârzii, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șimian (11,026 residents), 9.3 km away.
All indicators for Malovăț
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 | Malovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.8 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 394 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Malovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.69 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 380 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.57 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 440 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,754 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,195 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 696.3 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 272 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.4 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,448 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.59 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 807 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Malovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.3 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 887 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.98 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,680 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Malovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Malovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,197 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Malovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 53.6 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 352 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.54 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 347 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Malovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Malovăț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,709 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Malovăț
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 trade51 · 22.2%
- Transport and storage40 · 17.4%
- Construction24 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services22 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing14 · 6.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation11 · 4.8%
- Information and communication9 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 14.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 14.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 11.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings19 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.1%
- Civil engineering12 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Malovăț?
Malovăț has 2,519 residents (2026), ranking 1,908 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Malovăț?
Malovăț covers 78.4 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Malovăț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Malovăț went from 2,631 to 2,519, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Malovăț?
Malovăț is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.714, longitude 22.732.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Malovăț?
In Malovăț, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Malovăț?
In Malovăț, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 696.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 272 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Malovăț?
The nearest to Malovăț are Izvoru Bârzii (5.1 km), Bâlvănești (9.1 km), Șimian (9.3 km), Husnicioara (10 km), Breznița-Ocol (10 km).