Daia: population and statistics
Daia has a population of 2,201 (2026) across 59.4 km², or 37.1 people per km². It ranks 2,166 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,201 residents
- 59.4 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Daia ranks No. 40 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.3 ‰ in Daia, compared with an average of 14.3 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.36 ‰ in Daia, compared with an average of 0.70 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Daia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Daia in numbers
Where is Daia?
Population of Daia over time
Daia had 2,589 residents in 2016 and 2,201 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,435 |
| 2022 | 2,361 |
| 2023 | 2,305 |
| 2024 | 2,275 |
| 2025 | 2,229 |
| 2026 | 2,201 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,315 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Frătești (5,047 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Daia
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 | Daia | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.7 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,951 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.3 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 28 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Daia | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.00 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 246 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,324 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,832 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 601.5 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 603 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.3 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,691 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.82 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 707 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Daia | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.5 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 505 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.18 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 826 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Daia | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Daia | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.36 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 87 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Daia | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Daia
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 trade53 · 20.2%
- Administrative and support services30 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage28 · 10.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 9.5%
- Construction21 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 8.0%
- Manufacturing18 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 13.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings14 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 5.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities13 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Daia?
Daia has 2,201 residents (2026), ranking 2,166 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Daia?
Daia covers 59.4 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Daia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Daia went from 2,589 to 2,201, a change of −15.0%.
Where is Daia?
Daia is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.016, longitude 25.987.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Daia?
In Daia, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 28 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Daia?
In Daia, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.36 ‰ (2024), ranking 87 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Daia?
The nearest to Daia are Frătești (5.3 km), Oinacu (7.3 km), Băneasa (8.6 km), Gostinu (11 km), Mihai Bravu (12 km).