Ponoarele: population and statistics
Ponoarele has a population of 2,167 (2026) across 60.5 km², or 35.8 people per km². It ranks 2,200 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,167 residents
- 60.5 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Ponoarele ranks No. 30 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Ponoarele, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.46 ‰ in Ponoarele, compared with an average of 1.65 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Ponoarele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Ponoarele in numbers
Where is Ponoarele?
Population of Ponoarele over time
Ponoarele had 2,452 residents in 2016 and 2,167 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,334 |
| 2022 | 2,279 |
| 2023 | 2,245 |
| 2024 | 2,219 |
| 2025 | 2,189 |
| 2026 | 2,167 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,469 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baia de Aramă (5,228 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Ponoarele
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 | Ponoarele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,271 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) | 4.6 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,734 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ponoarele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.15 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 877 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,190 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,087 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 549.1 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 925 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.6 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,014 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.92 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,211 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ponoarele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.5 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,486 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.85 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ponoarele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ponoarele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.8 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 225 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 909 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 241 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39.2 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 277 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ponoarele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.1 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 671 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.38 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,473 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ponoarele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ponoarele | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ponoarele
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 trade34 · 20.9%
- Construction23 · 14.1%
- Manufacturing18 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage16 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 6.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation11 · 6.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 16.6%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 12.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings13 · 8.0%
- Civil engineering12 · 7.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 6.7%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.5%
- Forestry and logging8 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ponoarele?
Ponoarele has 2,167 residents (2026), ranking 2,200 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ponoarele?
Ponoarele covers 60.5 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Ponoarele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ponoarele went from 2,452 to 2,167, a change of −11.6%.
Where is Ponoarele?
Ponoarele is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.970, longitude 22.780.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ponoarele?
In Ponoarele, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ponoarele?
In Ponoarele, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.46 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,185 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Ponoarele?
The nearest to Ponoarele are Baia de Aramă (4.2 km), Bala (8.3 km), Obârșia-Cloșani (9.6 km), Isverna (11 km), Glogova (11 km).