Pădina (Mehedinți County): population and statistics
Pădina has a population of 991 (2026) across 80.3 km², or 12.3 people per km². It ranks 3,054 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −20.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 991 residents
- 80.3 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Pădina ranks No. 57 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,247 ‰ in Pădina, compared with an average of 552.7 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 17.7% in Pădina, compared with an average of 4.5% in Mehedinți County and 2.0% nationally.
Pădina: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Pădina in numbers
Where is Pădina?
Population of Pădina over time
Pădina had 1,242 residents in 2016 and 991 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,118 |
| 2022 | 1,081 |
| 2023 | 1,050 |
| 2024 | 1,039 |
| 2025 | 1,009 |
| 2026 | 991 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,248 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Poroina Mare, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bâcleș (1,537 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Pădina
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 | Pădina | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 69 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pădina | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.02 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 87 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,236 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,991 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,247 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 7 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.5 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,677 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pădina | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.2 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,328 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pădina | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 38 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,683 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 17.7% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 41 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pădina | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.4 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 474 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Pădina | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,086 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 108 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pădina
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 trade12 · 29.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 14.6%
- Construction5 · 12.2%
- Transport and storage4 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing3 · 7.3%
- Other service activities3 · 7.3%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pădina?
Pădina has 991 residents (2026), ranking 3,054 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pădina?
Pădina covers 80.3 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Pădina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pădina went from 1,242 to 991, a change of −20.2%.
Where is Pădina?
Pădina is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.450, longitude 23.017.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pădina?
In Pădina, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,247 ‰ (2025), ranking 7 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Pădina?
In Pădina, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 17.7% (2026), ranking 41 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Pădina?
The nearest to Pădina are Poroina Mare (6.6 km), Bâcleș (9.2 km), Corlățel (11 km), Dumbrava (11 km), Vlădaia (11 km).