Podeni: population and statistics
Podeni has a population of 677 (2026) across 83.5 km², or 8.1 people per km². It ranks 3,137 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 677 residents
- 83.5 km²
- 8 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Podeni ranks No. 64 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 184.6 m³ in Podeni, compared with an average of 36.7 m³ in Mehedinți County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 14.8 in Podeni, compared with an average of 3.6 per 10,000 inh. in Mehedinți County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Podeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (7 businesses).
Podeni in numbers
Where is Podeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Cireșu6.8 km · 463
- Băile Herculane8.8 km · 4,191
- Balta11 km · 833
- Godeanu12 km · 517
- Isverna13 km · 1,975
- Mehadia13 km · 3,862
- Ilovița14 km · 1,232
- Topleț16 km · 2,344
All localities in Mehedinți County
Localities of similar size
Population of Podeni over time
Podeni had 845 residents in 2016 and 677 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 763 |
| 2022 | 731 |
| 2023 | 703 |
| 2024 | 698 |
| 2025 | 689 |
| 2026 | 677 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,702 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cireșu, 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Podeni
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 | Podeni | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 779 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Podeni | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.59 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 470 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 661 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,977 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 976.4 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 37 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.8 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,634 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.48 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 861 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Podeni | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.1 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,689 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 | Podeni | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Podeni | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 184.6 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 13 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.84 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 890 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Podeni | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 53 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 29 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Podeni
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 trade10 · 21.7%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 15.2%
- Administrative and support services6 · 13.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 10.9%
- Manufacturing4 · 8.7%
- Transport and storage4 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 6.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 15.2%
- Accommodation6 · 13.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 13.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 8.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 6.5%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 6.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities3 · 6.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Podeni?
Podeni has 677 residents (2026), ranking 3,137 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Podeni?
Podeni covers 83.5 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Podeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Podeni went from 845 to 677, a change of −19.9%.
Where is Podeni?
Podeni is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.894, longitude 22.527.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Podeni?
In Podeni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 184.6 m³ (2025), ranking 13 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Podeni?
In Podeni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 29 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Podeni?
The nearest to Podeni are Cireșu (6.8 km), Băile Herculane (8.8 km), Balta (11 km), Godeanu (12 km), Isverna (13 km).