Ghercești: population and statistics
Ghercești has a population of 2,077 (2026) across 50.1 km², or 41.5 people per km². It ranks 2,280 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +24.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,077 residents
- 50.1 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Ghercești ranks No. 71 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 114.1 ‰ in Ghercești, compared with an average of 55.2 ‰ in Dolj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Ghercești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (106 businesses).
Ghercești in numbers
Where is Ghercești?
Neighbouring localities
- Pielești5.2 km · 4,904
- Craiova6.7 km · 278,599
- Cârcea6.7 km · 4,317
- Robănești7.5 km · 2,182
- Mischii7.7 km · 1,882
- Șimnicu de Sus10 km · 6,121
- Vulpeni10 km · 1,880
- Malu Mare11 km · 9,537
Localities of similar size
Population of Ghercești over time
Ghercești had 1,663 residents in 2016 and 2,077 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,821 |
| 2022 | 1,839 |
| 2023 | 1,866 |
| 2024 | 1,934 |
| 2025 | 2,052 |
| 2026 | 2,077 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dolj County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Dolj County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,011 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Ghercești
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 | Ghercești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.1 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 133 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 373 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghercești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.22 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,472 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.78 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 17 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,246 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,969 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 599.9 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 613 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.2 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 766 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.11 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 61 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ghercești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.00 km | 2.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 96 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,496 m³ | 5,466 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 11 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghercești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.1 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 38 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.11 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 31 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghercești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 458 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 47 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ghercești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.7 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 169 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,174 ‰ | 496 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 110 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44.8 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 236 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghercești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.6 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,287 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ghercești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghercești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 47 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghercești
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 trade147 · 23.3%
- Manufacturing75 · 11.9%
- Transport and storage60 · 9.5%
- Construction56 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services54 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical47 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services34 · 5.4%
- Real estate34 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)106 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)96 · 15.2%
- Specialised construction activities55 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities40 · 6.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities34 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings31 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products29 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 4.4%
- Office administration and business support activities27 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghercești?
Ghercești has 2,077 residents (2026), ranking 2,280 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghercești?
Ghercești covers 50.1 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Ghercești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghercești went from 1,663 to 2,077, a change of +24.9%.
Where is Ghercești?
Ghercești is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.346, longitude 23.898.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghercești?
In Ghercești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 114.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 38 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ghercești?
In Ghercești, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,496 m³ (2025), ranking 11 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Ghercești?
The nearest to Ghercești are Pielești (5.2 km), Craiova (6.7 km), Cârcea (6.7 km), Robănești (7.5 km), Mischii (7.7 km).