Vânjuleț: population and statistics
Vânjuleț has a population of 1,908 (2026) across 39.3 km², or 48.5 people per km². It ranks 2,403 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,908 residents
- 39.3 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Vânjuleț ranks No. 33 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Vânjuleț, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.9 ‰ in Vânjuleț, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Vânjuleț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Vânjuleț in numbers
Where is Vânjuleț?
Population of Vânjuleț over time
Vânjuleț had 1,841 residents in 2016 and 1,908 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,879 |
| 2022 | 1,864 |
| 2023 | 1,888 |
| 2024 | 1,909 |
| 2025 | 1,914 |
| 2026 | 1,908 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,507 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Rogova, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vânju Mare (5,648 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Vânjuleț
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 | Vânjuleț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vânjuleț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.22 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,041 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,587 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 932 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,566 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 488.5 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,543 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.8 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,931 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,541 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vânjuleț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.9 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vânjuleț | 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) | 4.9% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 724 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vânjuleț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.4 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,825 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.41 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 989 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vânjuleț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vânjuleț | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vânjuleț
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 trade26 · 33.3%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 14.1%
- Manufacturing9 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage7 · 9.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 6.4%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.4%
- Construction3 · 3.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 26.9%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 11.5%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 5.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 5.1%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 3.8%
- Other personal service activities3 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vânjuleț?
Vânjuleț has 1,908 residents (2026), ranking 2,403 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vânjuleț?
Vânjuleț covers 39.3 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Vânjuleț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vânjuleț went from 1,841 to 1,908, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Vânjuleț?
Vânjuleț is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.441, longitude 22.793.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vânjuleț?
In Vânjuleț, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vânjuleț?
In Vânjuleț, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,959 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Vânjuleț?
The nearest to Vânjuleț are Rogova (3.1 km), Vânju Mare (6.7 km), Jiana (8.3 km), Devesel (9.1 km), Hinova (9.8 km).