Poroina Mare: population and statistics
Poroina Mare has a population of 818 (2026) across 55.3 km², or 14.8 people per km². It ranks 3,108 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 818 residents
- 55.3 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Poroina Mare ranks No. 62 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,373 ‰ in Poroina Mare, compared with an average of 552.7 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Poroina Mare, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Poroina Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Poroina Mare in numbers
Where is Poroina Mare?
Population of Poroina Mare over time
Poroina Mare had 977 residents in 2016 and 818 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 878 |
| 2022 | 849 |
| 2023 | 847 |
| 2024 | 839 |
| 2025 | 848 |
| 2026 | 818 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,745 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pădina, 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Poroina Mare
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 | Poroina Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35.5 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 27 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,103 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.4 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 94 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poroina Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.22 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,448 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,123 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,219 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,373 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 4 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.5 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,033 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.22 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,001 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poroina Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.3 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,590 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.22 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,379 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poroina Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.8% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 346 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Poroina Mare | 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 | Poroina Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 56 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poroina Mare
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 trade11 · 17.5%
- Information and communication10 · 15.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 14.3%
- Transport and storage6 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services6 · 9.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing4 · 6.3%
- Construction4 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 17.5%
- Information service activities6 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 7.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 7.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 6.3%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 4.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 4.8%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities3 · 4.8%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing3 · 4.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities3 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poroina Mare?
Poroina Mare has 818 residents (2026), ranking 3,108 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poroina Mare?
Poroina Mare covers 55.3 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Poroina Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poroina Mare went from 977 to 818, a change of −16.3%.
Where is Poroina Mare?
Poroina Mare is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.492, longitude 22.957.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poroina Mare?
In Poroina Mare, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,373 ‰ (2025), ranking 4 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poroina Mare?
In Poroina Mare, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Poroina Mare?
The nearest to Poroina Mare are Pădina (6.6 km), Livezile (8.0 km), Vânju Mare (9.2 km), Tâmna (12 km), Rogova (12 km).