Obârșia-Cloșani: population and statistics
Obârșia-Cloșani has a population of 896 (2026) across 66.5 km², or 13.5 people per km². It ranks 3,085 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 896 residents
- 66.5 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Obârșia-Cloșani ranks No. 59 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 11.2 in Obârșia-Cloșani, compared with an average of 3.6 per 10,000 inh. in Mehedinți County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Obârșia-Cloșani: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (17 businesses).
Obârșia-Cloșani in numbers
Where is Obârșia-Cloșani?
Neighbouring localities
- Isverna5.6 km · 1,975
- Ponoarele9.6 km · 2,167
- Baia de Aramă11 km · 5,228
- Balta15 km · 833
- Padeș16 km · 4,682
- Bala16 km · 3,341
- Podeni18 km · 677
- Cornereva19 km · 2,691
All localities in Mehedinți County
Localities of similar size
Population of Obârșia-Cloșani over time
Obârșia-Cloșani had 1,037 residents in 2016 and 896 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,003 |
| 2022 | 974 |
| 2023 | 949 |
| 2024 | 922 |
| 2025 | 907 |
| 2026 | 896 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,314 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Isverna (1,975 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Obârșia-Cloșani
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 | Obârșia-Cloșani | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,948 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,126 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 101 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 722 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Obârșia-Cloșani | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.23 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 852 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 545 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,093 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 608.3 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 565 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.2 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,707 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Obârșia-Cloșani | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.6 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 680 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.46 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 382 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Obârșia-Cloșani | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Obârșia-Cloșani | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,101 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 812 of 1,362 |
Education
| Indicator | Obârșia-Cloșani | 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) | 11.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 76 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Obârșia-Cloșani
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 trade21 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage18 · 19.6%
- Construction17 · 18.5%
- Manufacturing13 · 14.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 3.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 3.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 17.4%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 16.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 15.2%
- Construction of buildings12 · 13.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 9.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 7.6%
- Civil engineering7 · 7.6%
- Forestry and logging6 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of furniture4 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Obârșia-Cloșani?
Obârșia-Cloșani has 896 residents (2026), ranking 3,085 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Obârșia-Cloșani?
Obârșia-Cloșani covers 66.5 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Obârșia-Cloșani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Obârșia-Cloșani went from 1,037 to 896, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Obârșia-Cloșani?
Obârșia-Cloșani is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 45.020, longitude 22.680.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Obârșia-Cloșani?
In Obârșia-Cloșani, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 76 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Obârșia-Cloșani?
In Obârșia-Cloșani, “Existing dwellings” stands at 545 (2025), ranking 3,093 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Obârșia-Cloșani?
The nearest to Obârșia-Cloșani are Isverna (5.6 km), Ponoarele (9.6 km), Baia de Aramă (11 km), Balta (15 km), Padeș (16 km).