Salcia (Mehedinți County): population and statistics
Salcia has a population of 2,417 (2026) across 59.0 km², or 41.0 people per km². It ranks 1,978 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,417 residents
- 59.0 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Salcia ranks No. 26 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 15.0% in Salcia, compared with an average of 4.5% in Mehedinți County and 2.0% nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 82.7 m³ in Salcia, compared with an average of 36.7 m³ in Mehedinți County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Salcia: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Salcia in numbers
Where is Salcia?
Population of Salcia over time
Salcia had 2,801 residents in 2016 and 2,417 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,615 |
| 2022 | 2,573 |
| 2023 | 2,515 |
| 2024 | 2,494 |
| 2025 | 2,462 |
| 2026 | 2,417 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,262 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Obârșia de Câmp, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cetate (5,009 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Salcia
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 | Salcia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Salcia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.16 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 614 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,331 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,822 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 550.7 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 913 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.0 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,229 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Salcia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.1 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,741 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.65 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,995 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Salcia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 38 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,683 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 15.0% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 73 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Salcia | 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) | 34 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,021 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,189 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Salcia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 82.7 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 123 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.82 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 318 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Salcia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 680 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 273 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Salcia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Salcia
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 trade21 · 31.3%
- Transport and storage17 · 25.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 13.4%
- Manufacturing6 · 9.0%
- Construction6 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 22.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 19.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 19.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 13.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 11.9%
- Construction of buildings6 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 7.5%
- Postal and courier activities4 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Salcia?
Salcia has 2,417 residents (2026), ranking 1,978 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Salcia?
Salcia covers 59.0 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Salcia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Salcia went from 2,801 to 2,417, a change of −13.7%.
Where is Salcia?
Salcia is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.141, longitude 22.928.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Salcia?
In Salcia, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 15.0% (2026), ranking 73 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Salcia?
In Salcia, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 82.7 m³ (2025), ranking 123 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Salcia?
The nearest to Salcia are Obârșia de Câmp (5.3 km), Cujmir (7.5 km), Vrata (8.3 km), Cetate (8.9 km), Braniștea (12 km).