Ghioroc: population and statistics
Ghioroc has a population of 4,090 (2026) across 48.6 km², or 84.1 people per km². It ranks 1,046 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,090 residents
- 48.6 km²
- 84 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Ghioroc ranks No. 25 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Ghioroc, compared with an average of 1.84 ‰ in Arad County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.4% in Ghioroc, compared with an average of 1.7% in Arad County and 2.0% nationally.
Ghioroc: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (92 businesses).
Ghioroc in numbers
Where is Ghioroc?
Neighbouring localities
- Covăsânț5.4 km · 2,642
- Păuliș6.2 km · 4,423
- Vladimirescu9.6 km · 15,715
- Lipova11 km · 10,554
- Șiria12 km · 9,061
- Frumușeni13 km · 2,836
- Zăbrani14 km · 4,250
- Livada16 km · 4,662
Localities of similar size
Population of Ghioroc over time
Ghioroc had 4,086 residents in 2016 and 4,090 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,017 |
| 2022 | 4,024 |
| 2023 | 4,033 |
| 2024 | 4,055 |
| 2025 | 4,064 |
| 2026 | 4,090 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,808 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Covăsânț, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vladimirescu (15,715 residents), 9.6 km away.
All indicators for Ghioroc
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 | Ghioroc | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.3 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 222 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghioroc | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.75 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,581 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.98 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,653 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,156 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 828 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 527.1 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,134 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.4 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 683 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghioroc | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.1 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 259 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.67 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 612 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghioroc | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 215 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 358 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ghioroc | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 144 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 712 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.7 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 390 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghioroc | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 943 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.33 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 461 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ghioroc | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.47 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 324 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 418 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghioroc | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 133 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 509 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghioroc
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 trade137 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage75 · 11.9%
- Administrative and support services68 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing67 · 10.6%
- Construction61 · 9.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical52 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 5.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)92 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)91 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines62 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities56 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings43 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities42 · 6.7%
- Rental and leasing activities31 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities31 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities27 · 4.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services26 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghioroc?
Ghioroc has 4,090 residents (2026), ranking 1,046 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghioroc?
Ghioroc covers 48.6 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Ghioroc growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghioroc went from 4,086 to 4,090, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Ghioroc?
Ghioroc is in Arad County. Latitude 46.153, longitude 21.585.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghioroc?
In Ghioroc, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,826 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Ghioroc?
In Ghioroc, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.4% (2026), ranking 2,971 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Ghioroc?
The nearest to Ghioroc are Covăsânț (5.4 km), Păuliș (6.2 km), Vladimirescu (9.6 km), Lipova (11 km), Șiria (12 km).