Vlădaia: population and statistics
Vlădaia has a population of 1,502 (2026) across 79.0 km², or 19.0 people per km². It ranks 2,729 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,502 residents
- 79.0 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Vlădaia ranks No. 44 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 121.2 m³ in Vlădaia, compared with an average of 36.7 m³ in Mehedinți County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 14.5% in Vlădaia, compared with an average of 4.5% in Mehedinți County and 2.0% nationally.
Vlădaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Vlădaia in numbers
Where is Vlădaia?
Population of Vlădaia over time
Vlădaia had 1,633 residents in 2016 and 1,502 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,575 |
| 2022 | 1,532 |
| 2023 | 1,530 |
| 2024 | 1,512 |
| 2025 | 1,513 |
| 2026 | 1,502 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,059 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Oprișor, 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Punghina (3,064 residents), 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Vlădaia
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 | Vlădaia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 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) | 20.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 269 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vlădaia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.92 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 649 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,168 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,132 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 777.6 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 138 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.9 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vlădaia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.3 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,799 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vlădaia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 14.5% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 78 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vlădaia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 121.2 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 46 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.66 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 254 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Vlădaia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vlădaia
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 trade14 · 35.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 20.0%
- Construction4 · 10.0%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 7.5%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vlădaia?
Vlădaia has 1,502 residents (2026), ranking 2,729 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vlădaia?
Vlădaia covers 79.0 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Vlădaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vlădaia went from 1,633 to 1,502, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Vlădaia?
Vlădaia is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.350, longitude 23.030.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Vlădaia?
In Vlădaia, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 121.2 m³ (2025), ranking 46 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Vlădaia?
In Vlădaia, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 14.5% (2026), ranking 78 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Vlădaia?
The nearest to Vlădaia are Oprișor (7.7 km), Punghina (8.8 km), Corlățel (9.2 km), Bălăcița (9.9 km), Pădina (11 km).