Svinița: population and statistics
Svinița has a population of 783 (2026) across 104.5 km², or 7.5 people per km². It ranks 3,115 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 783 residents
- 104.5 km²
- 8 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Svinița ranks No. 63 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Svinița, compared with an average of 1.95 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.28 ‰ in Svinița, compared with an average of 0.58 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Svinița: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Svinița in numbers
Where is Svinița?
Neighbouring localities
- Dubova12 km · 959
- Berzasca16 km · 2,352
- Eșelnița27 km · 2,869
- Bănia27 km · 1,526
- Sichevița28 km · 1,938
- Dalboșeț31 km · 1,502
- Orșova32 km · 11,031
- Gârnic33 km · 1,203
All localities in Mehedinți County
Localities of similar size
Population of Svinița over time
Svinița had 962 residents in 2016 and 783 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 865 |
| 2022 | 847 |
| 2023 | 841 |
| 2024 | 829 |
| 2025 | 805 |
| 2026 | 783 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,634 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dubova, 12.0 km away.
All indicators for Svinița
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 | Svinița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,049 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.8 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 165 of 3,163 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Svinița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.30 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,221 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 507 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,118 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 647.5 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 416 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.6 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Svinița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.5 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 321 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Svinița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,093 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Svinița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.0 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 208 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,229 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 188 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97.1 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 118 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Svinița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.0 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 799 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.54 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 347 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Svinița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.28 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 369 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.28 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 52 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Svinița | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,031 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 49 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Svinița
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 trade22 · 15.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 11.1%
- Construction16 · 11.1%
- Transport and storage16 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services15 · 10.4%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 9.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation11 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 11.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings15 · 10.4%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 10.4%
- Fishing and aquaculture13 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 9.0%
- Accommodation11 · 7.6%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 7.6%
- Civil engineering9 · 6.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities9 · 6.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Svinița?
Svinița has 783 residents (2026), ranking 3,115 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Svinița?
Svinița covers 104.5 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Svinița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Svinița went from 962 to 783, a change of −18.6%.
Where is Svinița?
Svinița is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.536, longitude 22.088.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Svinița?
In Svinița, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Svinița?
In Svinița, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.28 ‰ (2024), ranking 52 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Svinița?
The nearest to Svinița are Dubova (12 km), Berzasca (16 km), Eșelnița (27 km), Bănia (27 km), Sichevița (28 km).