Șovarna: population and statistics
Șovarna has a population of 1,022 (2026) across 37.3 km², or 27.4 people per km². It ranks 3,042 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,022 residents
- 37.3 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Șovarna ranks No. 55 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 57.73 km in Șovarna, compared with an average of 2.11 km in Mehedinți County and 3.48 km nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.4 ‰ in Șovarna, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Șovarna: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (13 businesses).
Șovarna in numbers
Where is Șovarna?
Neighbouring localities
- Ilovăț5.1 km · 1,080
- Șișești6.5 km · 2,288
- Bala6.8 km · 3,341
- Cătunele11 km · 2,496
- Bâlvănești12 km · 832
- Balta12 km · 833
- Florești12 km · 2,459
- Glogova13 km · 1,802
All localities in Mehedinți County
Localities of similar size
Population of Șovarna over time
Șovarna had 1,122 residents in 2016 and 1,022 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,055 |
| 2022 | 1,031 |
| 2023 | 1,027 |
| 2024 | 1,033 |
| 2025 | 1,038 |
| 2026 | 1,022 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,230 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ilovăț, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șișești (2,288 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Șovarna
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 | Șovarna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.4 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 64 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șovarna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 812 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,772 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 794.5 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 126 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.5 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,799 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șovarna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57.73 km | 2.11 km | 6.17 km | ranked 1 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 537 m³ | 661 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 127 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șovarna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.5 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,020 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.98 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,574 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șovarna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 506 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Șovarna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 504 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 144 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Șovarna | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 120 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șovarna
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
- Transport and storage15 · 25.4%
- Wholesale and retail trade10 · 16.9%
- Administrative and support services6 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing4 · 6.8%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply4 · 6.8%
- Construction4 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 5.1%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management3 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 22.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 11.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 10.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 10.2%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply4 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 6.8%
- Postal and courier activities4 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 5.1%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery3 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings3 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șovarna?
Șovarna has 1,022 residents (2026), ranking 3,042 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șovarna?
Șovarna covers 37.3 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Șovarna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șovarna went from 1,122 to 1,022, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Șovarna?
Șovarna is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.836, longitude 22.804.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șovarna?
In Șovarna, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 57.73 km (2025), ranking 1 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șovarna?
In Șovarna, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 64 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Șovarna?
The nearest to Șovarna are Ilovăț (5.1 km), Șișești (6.5 km), Bala (6.8 km), Cătunele (11 km), Bâlvănești (12 km).