Giurgița: population and statistics
Giurgița has a population of 2,801 (2026) across 73.2 km², or 38.3 people per km². It ranks 1,725 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,801 residents
- 73.2 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Giurgița ranks No. 51 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 25 ‰ in Giurgița, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.8 ‰ in Giurgița, compared with an average of 6.7 ‰ in Dolj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Giurgița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Giurgița in numbers
Where is Giurgița?
Neighbouring localities
- Bârca3.7 km · 4,064
- Cerăt6.2 km · 4,418
- Urzicuța7.0 km · 3,070
- Lipovu9.1 km · 3,463
- Goicea10 km · 2,347
- Segarcea11 km · 7,654
- Măceșu de Sus12 km · 1,104
- Întorsura12 km · 1,379
Localities of similar size
Population of Giurgița over time
Giurgița had 2,993 residents in 2016 and 2,801 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,871 |
| 2022 | 2,825 |
| 2023 | 2,845 |
| 2024 | 2,823 |
| 2025 | 2,811 |
| 2026 | 2,801 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,246 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bârca, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cerăt (4,418 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Giurgița
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 | Giurgița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,336 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 195 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Giurgița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,358 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,775 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 484.8 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,582 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.4 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,018 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Giurgița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.5 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.50 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,254 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Giurgița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 25 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,044 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.4% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 306 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Giurgița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Giurgița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Giurgița
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 trade49 · 23.7%
- Manufacturing26 · 12.6%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 10.1%
- Construction19 · 9.2%
- Transport and storage19 · 9.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 6.3%
- Administrative and support services13 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 17.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 13.0%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings10 · 4.8%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery7 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Giurgița?
Giurgița has 2,801 residents (2026), ranking 1,725 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Giurgița?
Giurgița covers 73.2 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Giurgița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Giurgița went from 2,993 to 2,801, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Giurgița?
Giurgița is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.016, longitude 23.638.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Giurgița?
In Giurgița, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,044 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Giurgița?
In Giurgița, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 195 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Giurgița?
The nearest to Giurgița are Bârca (3.7 km), Cerăt (6.2 km), Urzicuța (7.0 km), Lipovu (9.1 km), Goicea (10 km).