Vânju Mare: population and statistics
Vânju Mare has a population of 5,648 (2026) across 97.1 km², or 58.2 people per km². It ranks 617 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,648 residents
- 97.1 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Vânju Mare ranks No. 6 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.90 ‰ in Vânju Mare, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.7 ‰ in Vânju Mare, compared with an average of 20.4 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Vânju Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (58 businesses).
Vânju Mare in numbers
Where is Vânju Mare?
Population of Vânju Mare over time
Vânju Mare had 5,894 residents in 2016 and 5,648 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,805 |
| 2022 | 5,739 |
| 2023 | 5,727 |
| 2024 | 5,728 |
| 2025 | 5,688 |
| 2026 | 5,648 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,601 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Rogova, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șimian (11,026 residents), 24 km away.
All indicators for Vânju Mare
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 | Vânju Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.4 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 526 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.7 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 220 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vânju Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.84 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,284 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.95 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,158 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 413 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 559.1 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 850 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.8 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,399 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vânju Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.6 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,818 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,498 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vânju Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 148 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 601 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vânju Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.6 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,087 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.43 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 984 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vânju Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.90 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 85 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 539 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vânju Mare | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 129 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 563 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vânju Mare
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 trade85 · 26.9%
- Transport and storage46 · 14.6%
- Administrative and support services27 · 8.5%
- Construction25 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing20 · 6.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 15.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings18 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering13 · 4.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles13 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vânju Mare?
Vânju Mare has 5,648 residents (2026), ranking 617 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vânju Mare?
Vânju Mare covers 97.1 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Vânju Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vânju Mare went from 5,894 to 5,648, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Vânju Mare?
Vânju Mare is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.432, longitude 22.877.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vânju Mare?
In Vânju Mare, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.90 ‰ (2024), ranking 85 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vânju Mare?
In Vânju Mare, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 220 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Vânju Mare?
The nearest to Vânju Mare are Rogova (6.0 km), Corlățel (6.6 km), Vânjuleț (6.7 km), Poroina Mare (9.2 km), Livezile (11 km).