Goicea: population and statistics
Goicea has a population of 2,347 (2026) across 58.1 km², or 40.4 people per km². It ranks 2,038 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,347 residents
- 58.1 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Goicea ranks No. 62 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 2 ‰ in Goicea, compared with an average of 496 ‰ in Dolj County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 20 ‰ in Goicea, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Goicea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Goicea in numbers
Where is Goicea?
Neighbouring localities
- Bârca6.7 km · 4,064
- Măceșu de Sus7.1 km · 1,104
- Măceșu de Jos8.2 km · 1,105
- Cârna9.6 km · 1,265
- Bistreț9.7 km · 4,052
- Giurgița10 km · 2,801
- Urzicuța12 km · 3,070
- Afumați15 km · 2,364
Localities of similar size
Population of Goicea over time
Goicea had 2,608 residents in 2016 and 2,347 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,388 |
| 2022 | 2,327 |
| 2023 | 2,344 |
| 2024 | 2,323 |
| 2025 | 2,371 |
| 2026 | 2,347 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,144 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârca (4,064 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Goicea
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 | Goicea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 561 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 137 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Goicea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.85 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 448 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,613 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,384 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 687.3 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 292 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,691 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Goicea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.7 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.85 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,676 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Goicea | 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) | 13.8% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 92 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Goicea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2 ‰ | 496 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,217 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Goicea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.2 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,052 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.80 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 67 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Goicea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 651 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 249 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Goicea | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 108 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,011 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Goicea
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 trade31 · 32.3%
- Transport and storage15 · 15.6%
- Construction12 · 12.5%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.2%
- Real estate4 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 22.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 14.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 12.5%
- Construction of buildings10 · 10.4%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 10.4%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 10.4%
- Civil engineering6 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 4.2%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Goicea?
Goicea has 2,347 residents (2026), ranking 2,038 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Goicea?
Goicea covers 58.1 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Goicea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Goicea went from 2,608 to 2,347, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Goicea?
Goicea is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.925, longitude 23.616.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Goicea?
In Goicea, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,217 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Goicea?
In Goicea, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Goicea?
The nearest to Goicea are Bârca (6.7 km), Măceșu de Sus (7.1 km), Măceșu de Jos (8.2 km), Cârna (9.6 km), Bistreț (9.7 km).