Obârșia de Câmp: population and statistics
Obârșia de Câmp has a population of 1,502 (2026) across 39.8 km², or 37.7 people per km². It ranks 2,729 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,502 residents
- 39.8 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Obârșia de Câmp ranks No. 43 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Obârșia de Câmp, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.7 ‰ in Obârșia de Câmp, compared with an average of 5.5 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Obârșia de Câmp: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (9 businesses).
Obârșia de Câmp in numbers
Where is Obârșia de Câmp?
Population of Obârșia de Câmp over time
Obârșia de Câmp had 1,775 residents in 2016 and 1,502 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,621 |
| 2022 | 1,588 |
| 2023 | 1,536 |
| 2024 | 1,519 |
| 2025 | 1,519 |
| 2026 | 1,502 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,578 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Salcia (2,417 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Obârșia de Câmp
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 de Câmp | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,078 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Obârșia de Câmp | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 992 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,450 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 660.5 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 373 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.3 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,895 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,388 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Obârșia de Câmp | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.0 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,426 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.00 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Obârșia de Câmp | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.5% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 122 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Obârșia de Câmp | 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 |
Education
| Indicator | Obârșia de Câmp | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Obârșia de Câmp
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 trade13 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage11 · 21.2%
- Administrative and support services6 · 11.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing4 · 7.7%
- Construction4 · 7.7%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 17.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 9.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 7.7%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings3 · 5.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 5.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Obârșia de Câmp?
Obârșia de Câmp has 1,502 residents (2026), ranking 2,729 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Obârșia de Câmp?
Obârșia de Câmp covers 39.8 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Obârșia de Câmp growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Obârșia de Câmp went from 1,775 to 1,502, a change of −15.4%.
Where is Obârșia de Câmp?
Obârșia de Câmp is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.170, longitude 22.980.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Obârșia de Câmp?
In Obârșia de Câmp, “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 Obârșia de Câmp?
In Obârșia de Câmp, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,078 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Obârșia de Câmp?
The nearest to Obârșia de Câmp are Salcia (5.3 km), Cujmir (6.3 km), Braniștea (7.0 km), Dârvari (7.2 km), Cetate (7.3 km).