Orșova: population and statistics
Orșova has a population of 11,031 (2026) across 49.0 km², or 225 people per km². It ranks 214 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,031 residents
- 49.0 km²
- 225 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Orșova ranks No. 2 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.17 ‰ in Orșova, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.6 ‰ in Orșova, compared with an average of 5.5 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Orșova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (168 businesses).
Orșova in numbers
Where is Orșova?
Population of Orșova over time
Orșova had 12,951 residents in 2016 and 11,031 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,038 |
| 2022 | 11,829 |
| 2023 | 11,656 |
| 2024 | 11,464 |
| 2025 | 11,237 |
| 2026 | 11,031 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,859 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Topleț, 8.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drobeta-Turnu Severin (96,373 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Orșova
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 | Orșova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,452 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,088 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orșova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.93 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,265 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,029 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,003 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 176 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 544.2 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.1 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,705 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orșova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.7 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.90 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orșova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 261 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 261 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Orșova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.4 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 278 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 773 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 271 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.7 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 307 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Orșova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.8 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 609 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.26 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,272 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Orșova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.17 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 69 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.00 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Orșova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 174 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Orșova
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 trade206 · 20.5%
- Transport and storage122 · 12.2%
- Accommodation and food services96 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services89 · 8.9%
- Construction88 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical76 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing69 · 6.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation52 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)168 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)90 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities72 · 7.2%
- Specialised construction activities71 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines69 · 6.9%
- Accommodation61 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities60 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings57 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities45 · 4.5%
- Water transport42 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orșova?
Orșova has 11,031 residents (2026), ranking 214 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Orșova?
Orșova covers 49.0 km², with a density of 225 people per km².
Is the population of Orșova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Orșova went from 12,951 to 11,031, a change of −14.8%.
Where is Orșova?
Orșova is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.725, longitude 22.396.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Orșova?
In Orșova, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.17 ‰ (2024), ranking 69 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Orșova?
In Orșova, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,088 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Orșova?
The nearest to Orșova are Topleț (8.3 km), Ilovița (8.5 km), Eșelnița (10 km), Cireșu (16 km), Breznița-Ocol (17 km).