Stângăceaua: population and statistics
Stângăceaua has a population of 1,132 (2026) across 39.9 km², or 28.4 people per km². It ranks 2,977 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,132 residents
- 39.9 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Stângăceaua ranks No. 52 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.0 ‰ in Stângăceaua, compared with an average of 34.8 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 33.6 m² in Stângăceaua, compared with an average of 48.6 m² in Mehedinți County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Stângăceaua: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (4 businesses).
Stângăceaua in numbers
Where is Stângăceaua?
Population of Stângăceaua over time
Stângăceaua had 1,297 residents in 2016 and 1,132 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,206 |
| 2022 | 1,182 |
| 2023 | 1,171 |
| 2024 | 1,155 |
| 2025 | 1,137 |
| 2026 | 1,132 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,591 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Grozești (1,872 residents), 3.5 km away.
All indicators for Stângăceaua
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 | Stângăceaua | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.6 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 400 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 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) | 18.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stângăceaua | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.46 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 334 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 849 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,720 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 750.0 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 173 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.6 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,066 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stângăceaua | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.0 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,083 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.88 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stângăceaua | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stângăceaua | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 68.9 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 191 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Stângăceaua | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.88 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 615 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.88 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 222 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Stângăceaua | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,837 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 187 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stângăceaua
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 trade5 · 21.7%
- Manufacturing4 · 17.4%
- Construction4 · 17.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 17.4%
- Construction of buildings3 · 13.0%
- Civil engineering3 · 13.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 13.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stângăceaua?
Stângăceaua has 1,132 residents (2026), ranking 2,977 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stângăceaua?
Stângăceaua covers 39.9 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Stângăceaua growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stângăceaua went from 1,297 to 1,132, a change of −12.7%.
Where is Stângăceaua?
Stângăceaua is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.600, longitude 23.320.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stângăceaua?
In Stângăceaua, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,083 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Stângăceaua?
In Stângăceaua, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 33.6 m² (2025), ranking 3,066 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Stângăceaua?
The nearest to Stângăceaua are Grozești (3.5 km), Butoiești (6.0 km), Ionești (8.9 km), Breznița-Motru (9.7 km), Turceni (9.8 km).