Gângiova: population and statistics
Gângiova has a population of 2,568 (2026) across 58.2 km², or 44.1 people per km². It ranks 1,867 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,568 residents
- 58.2 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Gângiova ranks No. 54 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Gângiova, compared with an average of 55.2 ‰ in Dolj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 16 ‰ in Gângiova, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Gângiova in numbers
Where is Gângiova?
Neighbouring localities
- Valea Stanciului8.9 km · 5,039
- Sadova9.1 km · 8,795
- Gighera9.3 km · 2,722
- Dobrești10 km · 2,064
- Măceșu de Sus11 km · 1,104
- Ostroveni13 km · 4,484
- Măceșu de Jos13 km · 1,105
- Rojiște14 km · 2,499
Localities of similar size
Population of Gângiova over time
Gângiova had 2,634 residents in 2016 and 2,568 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,550 |
| 2022 | 2,552 |
| 2023 | 2,570 |
| 2024 | 2,577 |
| 2025 | 2,588 |
| 2026 | 2,568 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,157 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea Stanciului (5,039 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Gângiova
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 | Gângiova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 503 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 350 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gângiova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,416 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,679 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 551.4 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 907 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.7 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,660 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gângiova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gângiova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 16 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,129 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.4% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 157 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Gângiova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gângiova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gângiova?
Gângiova has 2,568 residents (2026), ranking 1,867 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gângiova?
Gângiova covers 58.2 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Gângiova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gângiova went from 2,634 to 2,568, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Gângiova?
Gângiova is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.914, longitude 23.842.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gângiova?
In Gângiova, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gângiova?
In Gângiova, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,129 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Gângiova?
The nearest to Gângiova are Valea Stanciului (8.9 km), Sadova (9.1 km), Gighera (9.3 km), Dobrești (10 km), Măceșu de Sus (11 km).