Gohor: population and statistics
Gohor has a population of 3,141 (2026) across 51.2 km², or 61.4 people per km². It ranks 1,484 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,141 residents
- 51.2 km²
- 61 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Gohor ranks No. 37 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 29 ‰ in Gohor, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.6 ‰ in Gohor, compared with an average of 22.6 ‰ in Galați County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Gohor: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (49 businesses).
Gohor in numbers
Where is Gohor?
Population of Gohor over time
Gohor had 3,406 residents in 2016 and 3,141 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,236 |
| 2022 | 3,198 |
| 2023 | 3,188 |
| 2024 | 3,183 |
| 2025 | 3,191 |
| 2026 | 3,141 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,165 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ghidigeni (7,100 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Gohor
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 | Gohor | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gohor | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.47 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 826 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,689 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,276 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 537.7 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.1 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,956 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gohor | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.3 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.55 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,224 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gohor | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 232 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gohor | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.6 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,024 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.57 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 952 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gohor | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Gohor | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gohor
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 trade62 · 23.7%
- Transport and storage40 · 15.3%
- Manufacturing28 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services22 · 8.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 8.0%
- Construction21 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 18.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 16.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 13.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 6.9%
- Civil engineering15 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings14 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of food products13 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gohor?
Gohor has 3,141 residents (2026), ranking 1,484 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gohor?
Gohor covers 51.2 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Gohor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gohor went from 3,406 to 3,141, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Gohor?
Gohor is in Galați County. Latitude 46.018, longitude 27.425.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gohor?
In Gohor, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,958 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gohor?
In Gohor, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 477 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Gohor?
The nearest to Gohor are Ghidigeni (5.4 km), Țepu (6.0 km), Brăhășești (6.8 km), Buciumeni (7.9 km), Priponești (8.6 km).