Ghindeni: population and statistics
Ghindeni has a population of 1,798 (2026) across 30.0 km², or 59.9 people per km². It ranks 2,516 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,798 residents
- 30.0 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Ghindeni ranks No. 82 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 22 ‰ in Ghindeni, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 53.9 m³ in Ghindeni, compared with an average of 29.3 m³ in Dolj County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Ghindeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Ghindeni in numbers
Where is Ghindeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Coșoveni4.5 km · 3,440
- Teasc5.4 km · 3,014
- Leu6.9 km · 4,202
- Malu Mare7.1 km · 9,537
- Cârcea8.5 km · 4,317
- Bratovoești10 km · 3,135
- Robănești11 km · 2,182
- Țuglui12 km · 2,869
Localities of similar size
Population of Ghindeni over time
Ghindeni had 1,815 residents in 2016 and 1,798 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,822 |
| 2022 | 1,803 |
| 2023 | 1,793 |
| 2024 | 1,786 |
| 2025 | 1,794 |
| 2026 | 1,798 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,203 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Coșoveni (3,440 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Ghindeni
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 | Ghindeni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 681 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghindeni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.56 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,908 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,110 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,242 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 617.4 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 525 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.2 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,043 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghindeni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.0 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 856 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.34 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 742 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghindeni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 22 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,081 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.3% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 162 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghindeni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 53.9 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 345 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ghindeni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 848 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghindeni | 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) | 5.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 669 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghindeni
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 trade39 · 25.5%
- Transport and storage20 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing17 · 11.1%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services13 · 8.5%
- Construction12 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 19.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 8.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 7.2%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 7.2%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings6 · 3.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghindeni?
Ghindeni has 1,798 residents (2026), ranking 2,516 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghindeni?
Ghindeni covers 30.0 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Ghindeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghindeni went from 1,815 to 1,798, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Ghindeni?
Ghindeni is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.210, longitude 23.920.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghindeni?
In Ghindeni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,081 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ghindeni?
In Ghindeni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 53.9 m³ (2025), ranking 345 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Ghindeni?
The nearest to Ghindeni are Coșoveni (4.5 km), Teasc (5.4 km), Leu (6.9 km), Malu Mare (7.1 km), Cârcea (8.5 km).