Șimian (Mehedinți County): population and statistics
Șimian has a population of 11,026 (2026) across 64.5 km², or 171 people per km². It ranks 216 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,026 residents
- 64.5 km²
- 171 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Șimian ranks No. 3 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 0.9 in Șimian, compared with an average of 3.6 per 10,000 inh. in Mehedinți County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Șimian: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (180 businesses).
Șimian in numbers
Where is Șimian?
Population of Șimian over time
Șimian had 10,286 residents in 2016 and 11,026 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,623 |
| 2022 | 10,690 |
| 2023 | 10,773 |
| 2024 | 10,899 |
| 2025 | 11,019 |
| 2026 | 11,026 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,032 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drobeta-Turnu Severin (96,373 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Șimian
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 | Șimian | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.1 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 375 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șimian | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.92 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,793 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.44 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 306 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,149 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 147 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 648.4 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 411 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 70.7 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 143 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.36 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 325 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șimian | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.8 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.63 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șimian | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 632 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șimian | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 378 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 441 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 668 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șimian | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.8 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,207 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.65 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 934 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șimian | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șimian | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 136 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,103 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șimian
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 trade235 · 22.3%
- Transport and storage148 · 14.0%
- Construction100 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services91 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing83 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical79 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services60 · 5.7%
- Information and communication43 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)180 · 17.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines122 · 11.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)109 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities89 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities85 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings74 · 7.0%
- Civil engineering56 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities52 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities45 · 4.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles36 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șimian?
Șimian has 11,026 residents (2026), ranking 216 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șimian?
Șimian covers 64.5 km², with a density of 171 people per km².
Is the population of Șimian growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șimian went from 10,286 to 11,026, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Șimian?
Șimian is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.632, longitude 22.752.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șimian?
In Șimian, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,103 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Șimian?
In Șimian, “Existing dwellings” stands at 7,149 (2025), ranking 147 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Șimian?
The nearest to Șimian are Drobeta-Turnu Severin (7.6 km), Malovăț (9.3 km), Husnicioara (9.4 km), Izvoru Bârzii (11 km), Hinova (12 km).