Gioseni: population and statistics
Gioseni has a population of 4,175 (2026) across 29.3 km², or 142 people per km². It ranks 1,008 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,175 residents
- 29.3 km²
- 142 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Gioseni ranks No. 52 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.1% in Gioseni, compared with an average of 0.7% in Bacău County and 2.0% nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Gioseni, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Gioseni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Gioseni in numbers
Where is Gioseni?
Population of Gioseni over time
Gioseni had 4,208 residents in 2016 and 4,175 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,261 |
| 2022 | 4,241 |
| 2023 | 4,199 |
| 2024 | 4,212 |
| 2025 | 4,193 |
| 2026 | 4,175 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bacău County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,106 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Horgești, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cleja (6,613 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Gioseni
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 | Gioseni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gioseni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.27 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,984 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,465 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,464 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,589 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 350.7 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,011 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.7 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gioseni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.0 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,001 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.96 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,588 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gioseni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,098 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gioseni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 78.6 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 140 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.59 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 948 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gioseni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gioseni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gioseni
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 trade21 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage17 · 17.5%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 16.5%
- Construction9 · 9.3%
- Information and communication7 · 7.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 20.6%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 16.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 11.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings7 · 7.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 6.2%
- Information service activities6 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering4 · 4.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gioseni?
Gioseni has 4,175 residents (2026), ranking 1,008 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gioseni?
Gioseni covers 29.3 km², with a density of 142 people per km².
Is the population of Gioseni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gioseni went from 4,208 to 4,175, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Gioseni?
Gioseni is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.415, longitude 27.002.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Gioseni?
In Gioseni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.1% (2026), ranking 3,098 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gioseni?
In Gioseni, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Gioseni?
The nearest to Gioseni are Horgești (4.3 km), Cleja (7.0 km), Tamași (7.7 km), Faraoani (8.1 km), Pâncești (10 km).