Punghina: population and statistics
Punghina has a population of 3,064 (2026) across 77.8 km², or 39.4 people per km². It ranks 1,540 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,064 residents
- 77.8 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Punghina ranks No. 16 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 26 ‰ in Punghina, compared with an average of 179 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.1 ‰ in Punghina, compared with an average of 34.8 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Punghina: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Punghina in numbers
Where is Punghina?
Population of Punghina over time
Punghina had 3,296 residents in 2016 and 3,064 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,172 |
| 2022 | 3,145 |
| 2023 | 3,110 |
| 2024 | 3,087 |
| 2025 | 3,083 |
| 2026 | 3,064 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,903 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vânători, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vânju Mare (5,648 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Punghina
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 | Punghina | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,460 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Punghina | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.30 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,027 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,314 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,372 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,751 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 447.8 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,042 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.2 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,831 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Punghina | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.1 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,998 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,981 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Punghina | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Punghina | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.8 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,424 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.98 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 395 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Punghina | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Punghina | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Punghina
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 trade15 · 28.3%
- Transport and storage9 · 17.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 13.2%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 9.4%
- Construction4 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services4 · 7.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 20.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 15.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 11.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings4 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 7.5%
- Postal and courier activities3 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Punghina?
Punghina has 3,064 residents (2026), ranking 1,540 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Punghina?
Punghina covers 77.8 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Punghina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Punghina went from 3,296 to 3,064, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Punghina?
Punghina is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.301, longitude 22.942.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Punghina?
In Punghina, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,020 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Punghina?
In Punghina, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,998 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Punghina?
The nearest to Punghina are Vânători (6.4 km), Vlădaia (8.8 km), Braniștea (9.1 km), Corlățel (9.2 km), Cujmir (10 km).