Oprișor: population and statistics
Oprișor has a population of 1,666 (2026) across 74.9 km², or 22.2 people per km². It ranks 2,614 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −25.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,666 residents
- 74.9 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Oprișor ranks No. 40 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.0 ‰ in Oprișor, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Oprișor, compared with an average of 0.75 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Oprișor: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Oprișor in numbers
Where is Oprișor?
Population of Oprișor over time
Oprișor had 2,238 residents in 2016 and 1,666 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,913 |
| 2022 | 1,830 |
| 2023 | 1,760 |
| 2024 | 1,741 |
| 2025 | 1,703 |
| 2026 | 1,666 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,494 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Verbița, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Punghina (3,064 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Oprișor
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 | Oprișor | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,103 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.0 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 32 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oprișor | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,132 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,203 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 679.5 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 313 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.3 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oprișor | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.6 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,286 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.20 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oprișor | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Oprișor | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Oprișor | 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) | 6.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Oprișor
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 trade19 · 38.8%
- Transport and storage7 · 14.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing4 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 8.2%
- Other service activities3 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 36.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 12.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 10.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 8.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 6.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oprișor?
Oprișor has 1,666 residents (2026), ranking 2,614 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oprișor?
Oprișor covers 74.9 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Oprișor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oprișor went from 2,238 to 1,666, a change of −25.6%.
Where is Oprișor?
Oprișor is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.291, longitude 23.081.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oprișor?
In Oprișor, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 32 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oprișor?
In Oprișor, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Oprișor?
The nearest to Oprișor are Verbița (6.9 km), Vlădaia (7.7 km), Braniștea (9.3 km), Dârvari (10 km), Bălăcița (11 km).