Gostinari: population and statistics
Gostinari has a population of 2,239 (2026) across 34.1 km², or 65.7 people per km². It ranks 2,121 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,239 residents
- 34.1 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Gostinari ranks No. 38 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.2 ‰ in Gostinari, compared with an average of 17.2 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.81 ‰ in Gostinari, compared with an average of 2.42 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Gostinari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Gostinari in numbers
Where is Gostinari?
Population of Gostinari over time
Gostinari had 2,329 residents in 2016 and 2,239 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,332 |
| 2022 | 2,282 |
| 2023 | 2,253 |
| 2024 | 2,240 |
| 2025 | 2,246 |
| 2026 | 2,239 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,775 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Isvoarele, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Comana (6,209 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Gostinari
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 | Gostinari | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,904 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 425 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gostinari | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.89 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,095 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,266 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 489.1 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.6 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.81 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 163 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gostinari | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.5 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,706 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.79 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,862 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gostinari | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Gostinari | 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) | 0.89 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 323 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gostinari | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 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: Gostinari
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 trade23 · 27.1%
- Transport and storage9 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.2%
- Construction7 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services7 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 22.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 7.1%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 3.5%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 3.5%
- Construction of buildings3 · 3.5%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gostinari?
Gostinari has 2,239 residents (2026), ranking 2,121 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gostinari?
Gostinari covers 34.1 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Gostinari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gostinari went from 2,329 to 2,239, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Gostinari?
Gostinari is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.171, longitude 26.232.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gostinari?
In Gostinari, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,904 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gostinari?
In Gostinari, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.81 ‰ (2025), ranking 163 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Gostinari?
The nearest to Gostinari are Isvoarele (5.7 km), Colibași (6.6 km), Comana (7.2 km), Valea Dragului (7.3 km), Vărăști (8.3 km).