Ghimbav: population and statistics
Ghimbav has a population of 8,846 (2026) across 27.1 km², or 327 people per km². It ranks 313 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +47.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,846 residents
- 27.1 km²
- 327 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Ghimbav ranks No. 10 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,164 ‰ in Ghimbav, compared with an average of 289 ‰ in Brașov County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Ghimbav: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (324 businesses).
Ghimbav in numbers
Where is Ghimbav?
Population of Ghimbav over time
Ghimbav had 5,984 residents in 2016 and 8,846 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,410 |
| 2022 | 7,785 |
| 2023 | 8,182 |
| 2024 | 8,447 |
| 2025 | 8,681 |
| 2026 | 8,846 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brașov County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,791 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cristian, 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Ghimbav
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 | Ghimbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.4 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 128 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,071 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghimbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.37 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,171 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.40 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 68 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,111 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 267 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 464.7 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,834 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.2 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.11 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,898 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ghimbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.65 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 669 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,897 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 6 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghimbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.9 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 104 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.31 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 235 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghimbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,164 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ghimbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.5 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 262 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 862 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 251 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 506 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghimbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45.9 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 494 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.26 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 612 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ghimbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 831 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghimbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghimbav
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 trade449 · 17.2%
- Administrative and support services298 · 11.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical254 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage245 · 9.4%
- Real estate218 · 8.3%
- Construction216 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing193 · 7.4%
- Other service activities156 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)324 · 12.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)279 · 10.7%
- Real estate activities218 · 8.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines201 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities198 · 7.6%
- Office administration and business support activities177 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities161 · 6.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities150 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings143 · 5.5%
- Rental and leasing activities140 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghimbav?
Ghimbav has 8,846 residents (2026), ranking 313 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghimbav?
Ghimbav covers 27.1 km², with a density of 327 people per km².
Is the population of Ghimbav growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghimbav went from 5,984 to 8,846, a change of +47.8%.
Where is Ghimbav?
Ghimbav is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.663, longitude 25.506.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ghimbav?
In Ghimbav, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,897 m³ (2025), ranking 6 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghimbav?
In Ghimbav, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,164 ‰ (2024), ranking 1 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Ghimbav?
The nearest to Ghimbav are Cristian (4.2 km), Codlea (5.7 km), Vulcan (7.6 km), Brașov (8.2 km), Râșnov (8.5 km).