Godeni: population and statistics
Godeni has a population of 2,642 (2026) across 31.0 km², or 85.1 people per km². It ranks 1,812 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,642 residents
- 31.0 km²
- 85 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Godeni ranks No. 61 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 53 ‰ in Godeni, compared with an average of 160 ‰ in Argeș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.8 ‰ in Godeni, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Argeș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Godeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Godeni in numbers
Where is Godeni?
Population of Godeni over time
Godeni had 3,005 residents in 2016 and 2,642 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,776 |
| 2022 | 2,727 |
| 2023 | 2,690 |
| 2024 | 2,664 |
| 2025 | 2,682 |
| 2026 | 2,642 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,346 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Schitu Golești (5,005 residents), 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Godeni
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 | Godeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 350 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 559 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Godeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.29 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 345 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.51 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,228 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,708 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,251 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 646.5 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.4 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,677 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.89 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 688 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Godeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.5 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,573 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.51 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Godeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 923 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Godeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 155 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 699 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 710 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Godeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.2 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 485 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Godeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 363 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Godeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 53 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Godeni
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 trade40 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage26 · 14.2%
- Manufacturing19 · 10.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation15 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services14 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 7.1%
- Construction12 · 6.6%
- Real estate10 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 16.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 12.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities10 · 5.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities9 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings8 · 4.4%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 4.4%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Godeni?
Godeni has 2,642 residents (2026), ranking 1,812 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Godeni?
Godeni covers 31.0 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Godeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Godeni went from 3,005 to 2,642, a change of −12.1%.
Where is Godeni?
Godeni is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.208, longitude 24.979.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Godeni?
In Godeni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 53 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,916 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Godeni?
In Godeni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 350 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Godeni?
The nearest to Godeni are Schitu Golești (1.9 km), Aninoasa (4.3 km), Berevoești (6.1 km), Vlădești (7.0 km), Bughea de Jos (8.1 km).