Voloiac: population and statistics
Voloiac has a population of 1,514 (2026) across 48.0 km², or 31.5 people per km². It ranks 2,717 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,514 residents
- 48.0 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Voloiac ranks No. 42 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.2 ‰ in Voloiac, compared with an average of 34.8 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.2 ‰ in Voloiac, compared with an average of 20.4 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Voloiac: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Voloiac in numbers
Where is Voloiac?
Population of Voloiac over time
Voloiac had 1,697 residents in 2016 and 1,514 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,582 |
| 2022 | 1,554 |
| 2023 | 1,542 |
| 2024 | 1,540 |
| 2025 | 1,517 |
| 2026 | 1,514 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,730 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tâmna (3,182 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Voloiac
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 | Voloiac | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,904 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Voloiac | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,010 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,422 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 667.1 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 348 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.6 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 344 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Voloiac | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.2 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,992 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.64 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,150 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Voloiac | 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) | 8.7% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 285 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Voloiac | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Voloiac | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Voloiac
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 trade11 · 25.6%
- Transport and storage9 · 20.9%
- Manufacturing6 · 14.0%
- Construction4 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 9.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 7.0%
- Other service activities3 · 7.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 20.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 20.9%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 9.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 9.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 9.3%
- Forestry and logging3 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 7.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Voloiac?
Voloiac has 1,514 residents (2026), ranking 2,717 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Voloiac?
Voloiac covers 48.0 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Voloiac growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Voloiac went from 1,697 to 1,514, a change of −10.8%.
Where is Voloiac?
Voloiac is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.629, longitude 23.044.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Voloiac?
In Voloiac, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,992 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Voloiac?
In Voloiac, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,904 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Voloiac?
The nearest to Voloiac are Tâmna (5.2 km), Corcova (6.2 km), Greci (9.1 km), Prunișor (12 km), Strehaia (12 km).