Movilița (Vrancea County): population and statistics
Movilița has a population of 3,562 (2026) across 69.7 km², or 51.1 people per km². It ranks 1,260 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,562 residents
- 69.7 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Movilița ranks No. 32 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.4 ‰ in Movilița, compared with an average of 6.5 ‰ in Vrancea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.28 ‰ in Movilița, compared with an average of 2.54 ‰ in Vrancea County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Movilița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (47 businesses).
Movilița in numbers
Where is Movilița?
Population of Movilița over time
Movilița had 3,874 residents in 2016 and 3,562 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,768 |
| 2022 | 3,719 |
| 2023 | 3,693 |
| 2024 | 3,653 |
| 2025 | 3,618 |
| 2026 | 3,562 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,755 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Panciu (8,485 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Movilița
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 | Movilița | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,991 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Movilița | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.09 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 425 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.40 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,300 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,099 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 865 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 589.3 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 668 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.4 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 749 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.28 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Movilița | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.6 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,105 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.12 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,457 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Movilița | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Movilița | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 49.1 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 422 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.25 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,275 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Movilița | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Movilița | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Movilița
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 trade52 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage35 · 16.8%
- Construction19 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing17 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services15 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.8%
- Real estate9 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 22.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 13.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 13.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings16 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities9 · 4.3%
- Civil engineering8 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Movilița?
Movilița has 3,562 residents (2026), ranking 1,260 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Movilița?
Movilița covers 69.7 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Movilița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Movilița went from 3,874 to 3,562, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Movilița?
Movilița is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.950, longitude 27.100.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Movilița?
In Movilița, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,991 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Movilița?
In Movilița, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.28 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,789 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Movilița?
The nearest to Movilița are Panciu (4.5 km), Străoane (4.5 km), Fitionești (5.4 km), Păunești (9.4 km), Pufești (9.5 km).