Goiești: population and statistics
Goiești has a population of 3,001 (2026) across 78.3 km², or 38.3 people per km². It ranks 1,615 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,001 residents
- 78.3 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Goiești ranks No. 49 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.00 ‰ in Goiești, compared with an average of 0.65 ‰ in Dolj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 32 ‰ in Goiești, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Goiești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Goiești in numbers
Where is Goiești?
Neighbouring localities
- Almăj6.8 km · 1,791
- Murgași7.3 km · 2,163
- Melinești8.3 km · 3,654
- Coțofenii din Față8.5 km · 2,065
- Șimnicu de Sus10 km · 6,121
- Brădești11 km · 4,462
- Ișalnița12 km · 4,359
- Mischii12 km · 1,882
Localities of similar size
Population of Goiești over time
Goiești had 3,032 residents in 2016 and 3,001 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,034 |
| 2022 | 3,046 |
| 2023 | 3,001 |
| 2024 | 3,025 |
| 2025 | 3,019 |
| 2026 | 3,001 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,968 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Almăj, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șimnicu de Sus (6,121 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Goiești
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 | Goiești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Goiești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.86 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,123 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,556 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,446 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 518.5 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,215 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,114 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,727 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Goiești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.3 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,133 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.67 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 337 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Goiești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Goiești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.7 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,812 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.56 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 574 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Goiești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.00 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 491 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.00 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 136 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Goiești | 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) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Goiești
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 trade45 · 23.2%
- Transport and storage19 · 9.8%
- Construction18 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing17 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.7%
- Other service activities13 · 6.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 18.6%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 7.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities12 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 5.2%
- Construction of buildings8 · 4.1%
- Other personal service activities8 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Goiești?
Goiești has 3,001 residents (2026), ranking 1,615 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Goiești?
Goiești covers 78.3 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Goiești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Goiești went from 3,032 to 3,001, a change of −1.0%.
Where is Goiești?
Goiești is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.494, longitude 23.760.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Goiești?
In Goiești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 136 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Goiești?
In Goiești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,870 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Goiești?
The nearest to Goiești are Almăj (6.8 km), Murgași (7.3 km), Melinești (8.3 km), Coțofenii din Față (8.5 km), Șimnicu de Sus (10 km).