Cioroiași: population and statistics
Cioroiași has a population of 1,289 (2026) across 45.4 km², or 28.4 people per km². It ranks 2,884 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,289 residents
- 45.4 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Cioroiași ranks No. 98 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.6 ‰ in Cioroiași, compared with an average of 12.8 ‰ in Dolj County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 13.1% in Cioroiași, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Cioroiași: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Cioroiași in numbers
Where is Cioroiași?
Neighbouring localities
- Perișor6.2 km · 1,616
- Siliștea Crucii6.6 km · 1,349
- Galiciuica6.8 km · 1,288
- Întorsura8.4 km · 1,379
- Giubega9.0 km · 1,915
- Afumați10 km · 2,364
- Urzicuța11 km · 3,070
- Băilești11 km · 18,450
Localities of similar size
Population of Cioroiași over time
Cioroiași had 1,519 residents in 2016 and 1,289 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,407 |
| 2022 | 1,364 |
| 2023 | 1,339 |
| 2024 | 1,328 |
| 2025 | 1,311 |
| 2026 | 1,289 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,352 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Perișor, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Afumați (2,364 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Cioroiași
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 | Cioroiași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 58 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cioroiași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.96 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 438 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 941 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,549 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 730.0 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.9 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cioroiași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.1 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 814 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.88 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 540 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cioroiași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,845 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.1% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 102 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cioroiași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.2 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 391 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cioroiași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 740 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 331 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 438 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cioroiași | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 280 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cioroiași
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 trade27 · 25.0%
- Manufacturing12 · 11.1%
- Construction10 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 8.3%
- Transport and storage7 · 6.5%
- Information and communication7 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 8.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.6%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 4.6%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities5 · 4.6%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cioroiași?
Cioroiași has 1,289 residents (2026), ranking 2,884 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cioroiași?
Cioroiași covers 45.4 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Cioroiași growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cioroiași went from 1,519 to 1,289, a change of −15.1%.
Where is Cioroiași?
Cioroiași is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.092, longitude 23.468.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cioroiași?
In Cioroiași, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 58 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Cioroiași?
In Cioroiași, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 13.1% (2026), ranking 102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Cioroiași?
The nearest to Cioroiași are Perișor (6.2 km), Siliștea Crucii (6.6 km), Galiciuica (6.8 km), Întorsura (8.4 km), Giubega (9.0 km).