Pristol: population and statistics
Pristol has a population of 1,270 (2026) across 31.7 km², or 40.0 people per km². It ranks 2,897 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,270 residents
- 31.7 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Pristol ranks No. 47 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Pristol, compared with an average of 1.95 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.1 ‰ in Pristol, compared with an average of 5.5 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Pristol: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Pristol in numbers
Where is Pristol?
Neighbouring localities
- Gruia4.2 km · 3,006
- Gârla Mare5.0 km · 3,819
- Vrata12 km · 1,888
- Pătulele14 km · 3,328
- Vânători15 km · 1,766
- Gogoșu17 km · 4,279
- Jiana17 km · 4,902
- Cujmir17 km · 3,029
All localities in Mehedinți County
Localities of similar size
Population of Pristol over time
Pristol had 1,449 residents in 2016 and 1,270 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,340 |
| 2022 | 1,298 |
| 2023 | 1,295 |
| 2024 | 1,283 |
| 2025 | 1,283 |
| 2026 | 1,270 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,443 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gruia (3,006 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Pristol
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 | Pristol | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.8 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 344 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 189 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pristol | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.79 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 779 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 889 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,650 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 700.0 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 265 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.3 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,690 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pristol | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.5 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,380 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 | Pristol | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.1% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 214 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pristol | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 815 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 957 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pristol | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 49.6 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 414 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Pristol | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 724 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 315 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Pristol | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pristol
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 trade17 · 27.4%
- Transport and storage10 · 16.1%
- Administrative and support services9 · 14.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 12.9%
- Construction5 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing3 · 4.8%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 19.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 19.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 11.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 9.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities6 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings5 · 8.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 6.5%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pristol?
Pristol has 1,270 residents (2026), ranking 2,897 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pristol?
Pristol covers 31.7 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Pristol growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pristol went from 1,449 to 1,270, a change of −12.4%.
Where is Pristol?
Pristol is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.234, longitude 22.711.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pristol?
In Pristol, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pristol?
In Pristol, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,036 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Pristol?
The nearest to Pristol are Gruia (4.2 km), Gârla Mare (5.0 km), Vrata (12 km), Pătulele (14 km), Vânători (15 km).