Gura Văii: population and statistics
Gura Văii has a population of 4,646 (2026) across 70.1 km², or 66.3 people per km². It ranks 848 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,646 residents
- 70.1 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Gura Văii ranks No. 41 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Gura Văii, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 28 ‰ in Gura Văii, compared with an average of 174 ‰ in Bacău County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Gura Văii: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Gura Văii in numbers
Where is Gura Văii?
Population of Gura Văii over time
Gura Văii had 5,289 residents in 2016 and 4,646 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,988 |
| 2022 | 4,882 |
| 2023 | 4,820 |
| 2024 | 4,761 |
| 2025 | 4,676 |
| 2026 | 4,646 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,819 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Răcăciuni (8,112 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Gura Văii
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 | Gura Văii | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,073 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gura Văii | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.07 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 894 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.01 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 554 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,130 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 845 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 458.5 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,914 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.5 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,033 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.08 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,091 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gura Văii | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.3 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,894 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.51 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gura Văii | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 28 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,979 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gura Văii | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.6 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,195 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gura Văii | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gura Văii | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gura Văii
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 trade36 · 22.5%
- Manufacturing17 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage17 · 10.6%
- Construction16 · 10.0%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.8%
- Other service activities8 · 5.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 21.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings13 · 8.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 5.6%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gura Văii?
Gura Văii has 4,646 residents (2026), ranking 848 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gura Văii?
Gura Văii covers 70.1 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Gura Văii growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gura Văii went from 5,289 to 4,646, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Gura Văii?
Gura Văii is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.284, longitude 26.869.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gura Văii?
In Gura Văii, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gura Văii?
In Gura Văii, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,979 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Gura Văii?
The nearest to Gura Văii are Răcăciuni (7.4 km), Onești (8.7 km), Parava (10 km), Ștefan cel Mare (11 km), Orbeni (11 km).