Strehaia: population and statistics
Strehaia has a population of 10,335 (2026) across 108.7 km², or 95.1 people per km². It ranks 244 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,335 residents
- 108.7 km²
- 95 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Strehaia ranks No. 4 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.29 ‰ in Strehaia, compared with an average of 1.65 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 152 ‰ in Strehaia, compared with an average of 136 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Strehaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (138 businesses).
Strehaia in numbers
Where is Strehaia?
Population of Strehaia over time
Strehaia had 11,406 residents in 2016 and 10,335 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,910 |
| 2022 | 10,756 |
| 2023 | 10,663 |
| 2024 | 10,579 |
| 2025 | 10,458 |
| 2026 | 10,335 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,217 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Breznița-Motru, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Motru (19,148 residents), 27 km away.
All indicators for Strehaia
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 | Strehaia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,597 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Strehaia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.23 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,200 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,351 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,844 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 217 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 468.7 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.7 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,883 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Strehaia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.4 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.03 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,633 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Strehaia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,004 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Strehaia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.4 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,632 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.19 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,041 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Strehaia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.55 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 310 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 585 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Strehaia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 152 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Strehaia
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 trade194 · 28.7%
- Transport and storage93 · 13.8%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management61 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing58 · 8.6%
- Construction55 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services47 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services44 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)138 · 20.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)112 · 16.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines74 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities66 · 9.8%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery61 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings47 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities44 · 6.5%
- Specialised construction activities40 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering32 · 4.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles23 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Strehaia?
Strehaia has 10,335 residents (2026), ranking 244 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Strehaia?
Strehaia covers 108.7 km², with a density of 95 people per km².
Is the population of Strehaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Strehaia went from 11,406 to 10,335, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Strehaia?
Strehaia is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.622, longitude 23.197.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Strehaia?
In Strehaia, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.29 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,351 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Strehaia?
In Strehaia, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 152 ‰ (2025), ranking 325 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Strehaia?
The nearest to Strehaia are Breznița-Motru (7.8 km), Borăscu (9.8 km), Stângăceaua (10 km), Greci (10 km), Grozești (11 km).