Prunișor: population and statistics
Prunișor has a population of 1,761 (2026) across 122.5 km², or 14.4 people per km². It ranks 2,541 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,761 residents
- 122.5 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Prunișor ranks No. 38 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,172 ‰ in Prunișor, compared with an average of 552.7 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 36.3 ‰ in Prunișor, compared with an average of 20.4 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Prunișor: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Prunișor in numbers
Where is Prunișor?
Population of Prunișor over time
Prunișor had 1,922 residents in 2016 and 1,761 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,782 |
| 2022 | 1,743 |
| 2023 | 1,746 |
| 2024 | 1,759 |
| 2025 | 1,799 |
| 2026 | 1,761 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,162 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Livezile, 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Prunișor
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 | Prunișor | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.0 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.3 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 25 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prunișor | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.44 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 587 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,089 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,063 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 891 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,172 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 14 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.4 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,009 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.70 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 760 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prunișor | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.1 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.27 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prunișor | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.1% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 328 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Prunișor | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 71.0 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 174 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,458 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Prunișor | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Prunișor | 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) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Prunișor
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 trade20 · 22.7%
- Manufacturing12 · 13.6%
- Transport and storage9 · 10.2%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 10.2%
- Construction6 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.7%
- Other service activities5 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 14.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 4.5%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 4.5%
- Accommodation4 · 4.5%
- Information service activities4 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prunișor?
Prunișor has 1,761 residents (2026), ranking 2,541 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Prunișor?
Prunișor covers 122.5 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Prunișor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prunișor went from 1,922 to 1,761, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Prunișor?
Prunișor is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.601, longitude 22.902.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prunișor?
In Prunișor, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,172 ‰ (2025), ranking 14 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prunișor?
In Prunișor, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 25 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Prunișor?
The nearest to Prunișor are Livezile (8.3 km), Tâmna (9.6 km), Husnicioara (9.7 km), Căzănești (11 km), Voloiac (12 km).