Vrata: population and statistics
Vrata has a population of 1,888 (2026) across 50.1 km², or 37.7 people per km². It ranks 2,428 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,888 residents
- 50.1 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Vrata ranks No. 35 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Vrata, compared with an average of 4.5% in Mehedinți County and 2.0% nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.5 ‰ in Vrata, compared with an average of 34.8 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Vrata: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Vrata in numbers
Where is Vrata?
Population of Vrata over time
Vrata had 1,932 residents in 2016 and 1,888 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,962 |
| 2022 | 1,946 |
| 2023 | 1,918 |
| 2024 | 1,905 |
| 2025 | 1,924 |
| 2026 | 1,888 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,018 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cujmir (3,029 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Vrata
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 | Vrata | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vrata | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 803 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,789 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 425.3 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,351 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.2 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vrata | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.5 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,055 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 | Vrata | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vrata | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 669 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 830 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 833 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Vrata | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vrata | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vrata
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 trade16 · 29.1%
- Transport and storage12 · 21.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services5 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing4 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 7.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 23.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 21.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 18.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 16.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 7.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 7.3%
- Accommodation3 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vrata?
Vrata has 1,888 residents (2026), ranking 2,428 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vrata?
Vrata covers 50.1 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Vrata growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vrata went from 1,932 to 1,888, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Vrata?
Vrata is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.186, longitude 22.845.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Vrata?
In Vrata, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vrata?
In Vrata, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,055 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Vrata?
The nearest to Vrata are Cujmir (6.6 km), Gârla Mare (7.0 km), Salcia (8.3 km), Vânători (8.5 km), Obârșia de Câmp (11 km).