Cosoba: population and statistics
Cosoba has a population of 2,751 (2026) across 14.0 km², or 197 people per km². It ranks 1,753 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,751 residents
- 14.0 km²
- 197 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Cosoba ranks No. 31 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 87.4 m² in Cosoba, compared with an average of 50.9 m² in Giurgiu County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Cosoba, compared with an average of 1.4% in Giurgiu County and 2.0% nationally.
Cosoba: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (62 businesses).
Cosoba in numbers
Where is Cosoba?
Population of Cosoba over time
Cosoba had 2,648 residents in 2016 and 2,751 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,722 |
| 2022 | 2,719 |
| 2023 | 2,732 |
| 2024 | 2,725 |
| 2025 | 2,749 |
| 2026 | 2,751 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Giurgiu County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,959 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ulmi (7,329 residents), 4.0 km away.
All indicators for Cosoba
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 | Cosoba | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,955 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,699 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cosoba | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.36 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,285 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 952 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,532 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 346.1 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,034 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 87.4 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 15 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.18 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 140 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cosoba | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.96 km | 5.04 km | 6.17 km | ranked 522 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 319 m³ | 5,853 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 397 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cosoba | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.0 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.54 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 126 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cosoba | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Cosoba | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cosoba | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 136 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cosoba
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
- Transport and storage64 · 21.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade59 · 19.3%
- Construction52 · 17.0%
- Administrative and support services32 · 10.5%
- Other service activities18 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 4.9%
- Real estate15 · 4.9%
- Manufacturing11 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines62 · 20.3%
- Specialised construction activities47 · 15.4%
- Construction of buildings41 · 13.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 11.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities34 · 11.1%
- Civil engineering19 · 6.2%
- Real estate activities15 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cosoba?
Cosoba has 2,751 residents (2026), ranking 1,753 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cosoba?
Cosoba covers 14.0 km², with a density of 197 people per km².
Is the population of Cosoba growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cosoba went from 2,648 to 2,751, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Cosoba?
Cosoba is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.525, longitude 25.809.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Cosoba?
In Cosoba, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 87.4 m² (2025), ranking 15 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 Cosoba?
In Cosoba, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Cosoba?
The nearest to Cosoba are Ulmi (4.0 km), Joița (5.1 km), Tărtășești (5.2 km), Săbăreni (6.0 km), Brezoaele (6.6 km).