Pătulele: population and statistics
Pătulele has a population of 3,328 (2026) across 105.9 km², or 31.4 people per km². It ranks 1,379 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,328 residents
- 105.9 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Pătulele ranks No. 13 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.30 ‰ in Pătulele, compared with an average of 1.65 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.90 ‰ in Pătulele, compared with an average of 0.58 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Pătulele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (50 businesses).
Pătulele in numbers
Where is Pătulele?
Neighbouring localities
- Jiana6.2 km · 4,902
- Gruia10 km · 3,006
- Vânjuleț10 km · 1,908
- Vânju Mare12 km · 5,648
- Corlățel12 km · 1,269
- Rogova13 km · 1,415
- Punghina14 km · 3,064
- Pristol14 km · 1,270
All localities in Mehedinți County
Localities of similar size
Population of Pătulele over time
Pătulele had 3,720 residents in 2016 and 3,328 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,500 |
| 2022 | 3,444 |
| 2023 | 3,412 |
| 2024 | 3,368 |
| 2025 | 3,348 |
| 2026 | 3,328 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,826 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Jiana, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vânju Mare (5,648 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Pătulele
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 | Pătulele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pătulele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.02 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,277 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,341 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,957 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 998 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 588.0 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 680 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.1 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pătulele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.3 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,046 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,850 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pătulele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.3% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 404 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pătulele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 866 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pătulele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.1 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,393 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.39 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 361 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pătulele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 596 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 755 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pătulele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pătulele
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 trade57 · 28.9%
- Transport and storage32 · 16.2%
- Manufacturing17 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 8.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 8.1%
- Construction14 · 7.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12 · 6.1%
- Real estate8 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 25.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 16.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 13.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 11.7%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 6.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles10 · 5.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities9 · 4.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 4.1%
- Forestry and logging8 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pătulele?
Pătulele has 3,328 residents (2026), ranking 1,379 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pătulele?
Pătulele covers 105.9 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Pătulele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pătulele went from 3,720 to 3,328, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Pătulele?
Pătulele is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.350, longitude 22.780.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pătulele?
In Pătulele, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.30 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,341 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pătulele?
In Pătulele, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.90 ‰ (2024), ranking 210 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Pătulele?
The nearest to Pătulele are Jiana (6.2 km), Gruia (10 km), Vânjuleț (10 km), Vânju Mare (12 km), Corlățel (12 km).