Ghidici: population and statistics
Ghidici has a population of 2,469 (2026) across 45.2 km², or 54.6 people per km². It ranks 1,939 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,469 residents
- 45.2 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Ghidici ranks No. 58 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 301.7 ‰ in Ghidici, compared with an average of 469.0 ‰ in Dolj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Ghidici, compared with an average of 3.58 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Ghidici: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Ghidici in numbers
Where is Ghidici?
Neighbouring localities
- Piscu Vechi4.1 km · 2,548
- Rast6.7 km · 3,664
- Seaca de Câmp8.4 km · 1,628
- Poiana Mare11 km · 9,465
- Negoi13 km · 2,428
- Desa15 km · 4,748
- Catane17 km · 2,192
- Maglavit19 km · 4,273
Localities of similar size
Population of Ghidici over time
Ghidici had 2,402 residents in 2016 and 2,469 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,446 |
| 2022 | 2,431 |
| 2023 | 2,453 |
| 2024 | 2,475 |
| 2025 | 2,487 |
| 2026 | 2,469 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,331 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Piscu Vechi, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poiana Mare (9,465 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Ghidici
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 | Ghidici | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghidici | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.70 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,358 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 745 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,870 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 301.7 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,120 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 70.2 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 154 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghidici | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.0 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,500 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 | Ghidici | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 20 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,102 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.9% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghidici | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.9 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,486 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.81 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 894 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ghidici | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghidici | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghidici
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 trade29 · 33.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 16.1%
- Manufacturing10 · 11.5%
- Other service activities7 · 8.0%
- Transport and storage6 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 5.7%
- Construction4 · 4.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 26.4%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 16.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 13.8%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods6 · 6.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.6%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of wearing apparel3 · 3.4%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment3 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghidici?
Ghidici has 2,469 residents (2026), ranking 1,939 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghidici?
Ghidici covers 45.2 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Ghidici growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghidici went from 2,402 to 2,469, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Ghidici?
Ghidici is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.859, longitude 23.209.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghidici?
In Ghidici, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 301.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,120 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghidici?
In Ghidici, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Ghidici?
The nearest to Ghidici are Piscu Vechi (4.1 km), Rast (6.7 km), Seaca de Câmp (8.4 km), Poiana Mare (11 km), Negoi (13 km).