Schitu Golești: population and statistics
Schitu Golești has a population of 5,005 (2026) across 25.9 km², or 193 people per km². It ranks 753 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,005 residents
- 25.9 km²
- 193 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Schitu Golești ranks No. 23 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Schitu Golești, compared with an average of 1.0 nights in Argeș County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 366.0 ‰ in Schitu Golești, compared with an average of 525.1 ‰ in Argeș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Schitu Golești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (74 businesses).
Schitu Golești in numbers
Where is Schitu Golești?
Population of Schitu Golești over time
Schitu Golești had 5,079 residents in 2016 and 5,005 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,145 |
| 2022 | 5,093 |
| 2023 | 5,077 |
| 2024 | 5,073 |
| 2025 | 5,008 |
| 2026 | 5,005 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,625 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Godeni, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpulung (31,748 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Schitu Golești
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 | Schitu Golești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,460 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schitu Golești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.15 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,482 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,832 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,108 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 366.0 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,933 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.1 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,468 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 639 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schitu Golești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.71 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 549 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 263 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 530 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schitu Golești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.4 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.60 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,180 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schitu Golești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 777 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Schitu Golești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,071 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Schitu Golești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.4 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,164 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.86 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,116 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Schitu Golești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Schitu Golești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Schitu Golești
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 trade96 · 23.2%
- Manufacturing48 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage42 · 10.1%
- Construction40 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services34 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services33 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical27 · 6.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation21 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)74 · 17.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities37 · 8.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities28 · 6.8%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products24 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings23 · 5.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities17 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schitu Golești?
Schitu Golești has 5,005 residents (2026), ranking 753 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Schitu Golești?
Schitu Golești covers 25.9 km², with a density of 193 people per km².
Is the population of Schitu Golești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schitu Golești went from 5,079 to 5,005, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Schitu Golești?
Schitu Golești is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.200, longitude 25.000.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schitu Golești?
In Schitu Golești, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schitu Golești?
In Schitu Golești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 366.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,933 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Schitu Golești?
The nearest to Schitu Golești are Godeni (1.9 km), Aninoasa (5.7 km), Mioarele (7.1 km), Vlădești (7.2 km), Poienarii de Muscel (7.5 km).