Ghidigeni: population and statistics
Ghidigeni has a population of 7,100 (2026) across 69.7 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 431 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,100 residents
- 69.7 km²
- 102 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Ghidigeni ranks No. 13 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 15.1% in Ghidigeni, compared with an average of 2.6% in Galați County and 2.0% nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.4 ‰ in Ghidigeni, compared with an average of 5.4 ‰ in Galați County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Ghidigeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (75 businesses).
Ghidigeni in numbers
Where is Ghidigeni?
Population of Ghidigeni over time
Ghidigeni had 6,875 residents in 2016 and 7,100 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,964 |
| 2022 | 6,983 |
| 2023 | 7,027 |
| 2024 | 7,034 |
| 2025 | 7,058 |
| 2026 | 7,100 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,756 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gohor, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Matca (11,915 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Ghidigeni
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 | Ghidigeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,156 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 72 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,990 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghidigeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.13 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,223 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.99 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,640 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,354 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 689 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 331.5 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,080 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,436 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.56 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghidigeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.2 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.25 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,446 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghidigeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 15.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 72 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghidigeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.2 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,503 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.24 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,501 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ghidigeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghidigeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 134 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghidigeni
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 trade109 · 31.8%
- Transport and storage70 · 20.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 8.7%
- Construction19 · 5.5%
- Administrative and support services16 · 4.7%
- Other service activities15 · 4.4%
- Manufacturing13 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)75 · 21.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)75 · 21.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines61 · 17.8%
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 8.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services28 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities28 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 5.2%
- Construction of buildings12 · 3.5%
- Real estate activities12 · 3.5%
- Other personal service activities12 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghidigeni?
Ghidigeni has 7,100 residents (2026), ranking 431 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghidigeni?
Ghidigeni covers 69.7 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Ghidigeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghidigeni went from 6,875 to 7,100, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Ghidigeni?
Ghidigeni is in Galați County. Latitude 46.021, longitude 27.495.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Ghidigeni?
In Ghidigeni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 15.1% (2026), ranking 72 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghidigeni?
In Ghidigeni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 72 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Ghidigeni?
The nearest to Ghidigeni are Gohor (5.4 km), Pochidia (5.4 km), Negrilești (6.9 km), Priponești (8.0 km), Cerțești (9.4 km).