Grecești: population and statistics
Grecești has a population of 1,445 (2026) across 48.2 km², or 29.9 people per km². It ranks 2,773 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,445 residents
- 48.2 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Grecești ranks No. 92 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 29.0 m² in Grecești, compared with an average of 51.3 m² in Dolj County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 12.5% in Grecești, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Grecești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Grecești in numbers
Where is Grecești?
Neighbouring localities
- Botoșești-Paia4.3 km · 648
- Secu4.3 km · 939
- Gogoșu8.0 km · 438
- Seaca de Pădure8.9 km · 797
- Argetoaia11 km · 4,538
- Bâcleș11 km · 1,537
- Bălăcița12 km · 2,395
- Carpen12 km · 1,896
Localities of similar size
Population of Grecești over time
Grecești had 1,633 residents in 2016 and 1,445 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,534 |
| 2022 | 1,504 |
| 2023 | 1,462 |
| 2024 | 1,459 |
| 2025 | 1,460 |
| 2026 | 1,445 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,758 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Botoșești-Paia, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Argetoaia (4,538 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Grecești
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 | Grecești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 637 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 385 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 213 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grecești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.46 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 583 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,115 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,233 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 771.6 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 143 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 29.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,133 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grecești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.7 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,715 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.38 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,254 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grecești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.5% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 122 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grecești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.4 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,825 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.96 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 308 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Grecești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 567 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Grecești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grecești
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 trade19 · 22.1%
- Construction12 · 14.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 10.5%
- Transport and storage9 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing8 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.7%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 20.9%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 11.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 10.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings6 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 7.0%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 5.8%
- Civil engineering4 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities3 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grecești?
Grecești has 1,445 residents (2026), ranking 2,773 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grecești?
Grecești covers 48.2 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Grecești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grecești went from 1,633 to 1,445, a change of −11.5%.
Where is Grecești?
Grecești is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.444, longitude 23.271.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Grecești?
In Grecești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 29.0 m² (2025), ranking 3,133 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Grecești?
In Grecești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 12.5% (2026), ranking 122 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Grecești?
The nearest to Grecești are Botoșești-Paia (4.3 km), Secu (4.3 km), Gogoșu (8.0 km), Seaca de Pădure (8.9 km), Argetoaia (11 km).