Gighera: population and statistics
Gighera has a population of 2,722 (2026) across 130.9 km², or 20.8 people per km². It ranks 1,766 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,722 residents
- 130.9 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Gighera ranks No. 52 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 19 ‰ in Gighera, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.7 ‰ in Gighera, compared with an average of 12.8 ‰ in Dolj County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Gighera: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Gighera in numbers
Where is Gighera?
Neighbouring localities
- Măceșu de Jos9.1 km · 1,105
- Ostroveni9.1 km · 4,484
- Gângiova9.3 km · 2,568
- Măceșu de Sus12 km · 1,104
- Sadova13 km · 8,795
- Cârna14 km · 1,265
- Bechet15 km · 4,214
- Goicea17 km · 2,347
Localities of similar size
Population of Gighera over time
Gighera had 2,892 residents in 2016 and 2,722 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,783 |
| 2022 | 2,753 |
| 2023 | 2,777 |
| 2024 | 2,768 |
| 2025 | 2,758 |
| 2026 | 2,722 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,335 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Măceșu de Jos, 9.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ostroveni (4,484 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Gighera
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 | Gighera | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 785 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 204 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gighera | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.82 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,132 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,551 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,453 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 569.8 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 777 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,897 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gighera | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.2 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,767 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.10 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,469 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gighera | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 19 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,116 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 | Gighera | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.7 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,461 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gighera | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 508 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gighera | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gighera
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 trade41 · 30.1%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 14.7%
- Construction13 · 9.6%
- Transport and storage12 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing11 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 5.9%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.9%
- Other service activities6 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 23.5%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings10 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 7.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 5.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 4.4%
- Other personal service activities5 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gighera?
Gighera has 2,722 residents (2026), ranking 1,766 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gighera?
Gighera covers 130.9 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Gighera growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gighera went from 2,892 to 2,722, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Gighera?
Gighera is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.839, longitude 23.790.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gighera?
In Gighera, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,116 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gighera?
In Gighera, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 204 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Gighera?
The nearest to Gighera are Măceșu de Jos (9.1 km), Ostroveni (9.1 km), Gângiova (9.3 km), Măceșu de Sus (12 km), Sadova (13 km).