Gogoșari: population and statistics
Gogoșari has a population of 1,510 (2026) across 121.8 km², or 12.4 people per km². It ranks 2,720 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,510 residents
- 121.8 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Gogoșari ranks No. 51 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 34.4 ‰ in Gogoșari, compared with an average of 17.2 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.80 km in Gogoșari, compared with an average of 5.62 km in Giurgiu County and 4.84 km nationally.
Gogoșari: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Gogoșari in numbers
Where is Gogoșari?
Population of Gogoșari over time
Gogoșari had 1,789 residents in 2016 and 1,510 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,658 |
| 2022 | 1,621 |
| 2023 | 1,574 |
| 2024 | 1,555 |
| 2025 | 1,535 |
| 2026 | 1,510 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Giurgiu County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Giurgiu County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,062 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Gogoșari
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 | Gogoșari | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.1 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 202 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.4 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 36 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gogoșari | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.80 km | 5.62 km | 7.67 km | ranked 169 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.99 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 963 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,078 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,300 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 713.9 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 240 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.7 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,937 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.99 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 652 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gogoșari | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.7 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 972 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.31 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gogoșari | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gogoșari | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.6 m³ | 46.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,434 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Gogoșari | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gogoșari
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 trade35 · 24.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 13.4%
- Transport and storage14 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services13 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing10 · 7.0%
- Construction8 · 5.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 16.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 15.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 12.0%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 7.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 6.3%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gogoșari?
Gogoșari has 1,510 residents (2026), ranking 2,720 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gogoșari?
Gogoșari covers 121.8 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Gogoșari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gogoșari went from 1,789 to 1,510, a change of −15.6%.
Where is Gogoșari?
Gogoșari is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 43.868, longitude 25.675.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gogoșari?
In Gogoșari, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 36 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gogoșari?
In Gogoșari, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.80 km (2025), ranking 169 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Gogoșari?
The nearest to Gogoșari are Putineiu (8.5 km), Ștorobăneasa (13 km), Găujani (13 km), Malu (13 km), Vedea (14 km).