Gorbănești: population and statistics
Gorbănești has a population of 3,197 (2026) across 82.0 km², or 39.0 people per km². It ranks 1,450 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,197 residents
- 82.0 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Gorbănești ranks No. 48 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.4 ‰ in Gorbănești, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 28 ‰ in Gorbănești, compared with an average of 133 ‰ in Botoșani County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Gorbănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Gorbănești in numbers
Where is Gorbănești?
Population of Gorbănești over time
Gorbănești had 3,539 residents in 2016 and 3,197 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,404 |
| 2022 | 3,342 |
| 2023 | 3,297 |
| 2024 | 3,268 |
| 2025 | 3,233 |
| 2026 | 3,197 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,482 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dângeni, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Trușești (5,170 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Gorbănești
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 | Gorbănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,597 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gorbănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.19 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,779 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,165 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 556.5 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 873 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.9 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.63 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,435 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gorbănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,058 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,832 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gorbănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 28 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,979 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gorbănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119 ‰ | 265 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 761 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 471 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Gorbănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gorbănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gorbănești
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 trade15 · 24.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 13.1%
- Transport and storage8 · 13.1%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 8.2%
- Construction4 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services4 · 6.6%
- Manufacturing3 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 13.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 11.5%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings4 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities3 · 4.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy3 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gorbănești?
Gorbănești has 3,197 residents (2026), ranking 1,450 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gorbănești?
Gorbănești covers 82.0 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Gorbănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gorbănești went from 3,539 to 3,197, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Gorbănești?
Gorbănești is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.788, longitude 26.877.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gorbănești?
In Gorbănești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,058 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gorbănești?
In Gorbănești, “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 Gorbănești?
The nearest to Gorbănești are Dângeni (6.8 km), Unțeni (8.7 km), Trușești (8.7 km), Stăuceni (9.9 km), Blândești (9.9 km).