Giurgiu: population and statistics
Giurgiu has a population of 59,934 (2026) across 53.9 km², or 1,112 people per km². It ranks 40 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 59,934 residents
- 53.9 km²
- 1,112 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Giurgiu ranks No. 1 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.20 ‰ in Giurgiu, compared with an average of 1.40 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Giurgiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,340 businesses).
Giurgiu in numbers
Where is Giurgiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Oinacu7.2 km · 3,003
- Slobozia7.4 km · 2,167
- Stănești9.1 km · 2,492
- Frătești10 km · 5,047
- Daia13 km · 2,201
- Malu14 km · 1,889
- Gostinu17 km · 1,548
- Putineiu19 km · 2,075
All localities in Giurgiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Giurgiu over time
Giurgiu had 69,123 residents in 2016 and 59,934 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 65,166 |
| 2022 | 64,099 |
| 2023 | 63,081 |
| 2024 | 62,039 |
| 2025 | 60,911 |
| 2026 | 59,934 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Giurgiu County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Giurgiu County for “Population density”.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,546 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.3 times the national average.
All indicators for Giurgiu
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 | Giurgiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,707 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Giurgiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.69 km | 5.62 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,311 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.88 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 29,534 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 37 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 492.8 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,493 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.3 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Giurgiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.24 km | 5.04 km | 6.17 km | ranked 900 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 473 m³ | 5,853 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 174 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Giurgiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.5 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 321 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.20 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 816 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Giurgiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 310 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 152 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Giurgiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 364 ‰ | 410 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 454 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 932 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Giurgiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.2 m³ | 46.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 666 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.05 km | 3.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 848 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Giurgiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.20 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 147 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 369 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Giurgiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 163 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 250 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Giurgiu
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 trade1,764 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage817 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services698 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical657 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing605 · 7.9%
- Construction588 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services438 · 5.7%
- Other service activities410 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,340 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)879 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines595 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities508 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities479 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities395 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings375 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities354 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities323 · 4.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities280 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Giurgiu?
Giurgiu has 59,934 residents (2026), ranking 40 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Giurgiu?
Giurgiu covers 53.9 km², with a density of 1,112 people per km².
Is the population of Giurgiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Giurgiu went from 69,123 to 59,934, a change of −13.3%.
Where is Giurgiu?
Giurgiu is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 43.900, longitude 25.967.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Giurgiu?
In Giurgiu, “Existing dwellings” stands at 29,534 (2025), ranking 37 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Giurgiu?
In Giurgiu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.20 ‰ (2024), ranking 147 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Giurgiu?
The nearest to Giurgiu are Oinacu (7.2 km), Slobozia (7.4 km), Stănești (9.1 km), Frătești (10 km), Daia (13 km).