Șișești (Mehedinți County): population and statistics
Șișești has a population of 2,288 (2026) across 76.4 km², or 30.0 people per km². It ranks 2,081 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,288 residents
- 76.4 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Șișești ranks No. 29 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Șișești, compared with an average of 0.75 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 751.7 ‰ in Șișești, compared with an average of 552.7 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Șișești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Șișești in numbers
Where is Șișești?
Population of Șișești over time
Șișești had 2,620 residents in 2016 and 2,288 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,457 |
| 2022 | 2,391 |
| 2023 | 2,342 |
| 2024 | 2,353 |
| 2025 | 2,309 |
| 2026 | 2,288 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,695 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Șovarna, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Motru (19,148 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Șișești
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 | Șișești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 725 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 373 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șișești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.00 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 295 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.62 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 680 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,720 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,234 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 751.7 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 172 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.7 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,272 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șișești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.8 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,520 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.75 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,893 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șișești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.6% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șișești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 981 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șișești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.4 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,240 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șișești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șișești | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 146 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 375 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șișești
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 · 22.4%
- Transport and storage17 · 22.4%
- Real estate8 · 10.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.9%
- Construction6 · 7.9%
- Other service activities5 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 18.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 10.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 10.5%
- Real estate activities8 · 10.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy7 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 6.6%
- Other personal service activities5 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings3 · 3.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șișești?
Șișești has 2,288 residents (2026), ranking 2,081 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șișești?
Șișești covers 76.4 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Șișești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șișești went from 2,620 to 2,288, a change of −12.7%.
Where is Șișești?
Șișești is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.781, longitude 22.832.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șișești?
In Șișești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șișești?
In Șișești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 751.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 172 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Șișești?
The nearest to Șișești are Șovarna (6.5 km), Florești (7.6 km), Ilovăț (9.1 km), Cătunele (10 km), Căzănești (10 km).