Gostinu: population and statistics
Gostinu has a population of 1,548 (2026) across 51.6 km², or 30.0 people per km². It ranks 2,689 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,548 residents
- 51.6 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Gostinu ranks No. 50 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.9 ‰ in Gostinu, compared with an average of 7.5 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Gostinu, compared with an average of 4.11 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Gostinu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Gostinu in numbers
Where is Gostinu?
Neighbouring localities
- Băneasa6.6 km · 4,413
- Oinacu10 km · 3,003
- Daia11 km · 2,201
- Prundu12 km · 3,848
- Mihai Bravu14 km · 2,252
- Frătești16 km · 5,047
- Giurgiu17 km · 59,934
- Comana19 km · 6,209
All localities in Giurgiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Gostinu over time
Gostinu had 1,915 residents in 2016 and 1,548 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,687 |
| 2022 | 1,651 |
| 2023 | 1,605 |
| 2024 | 1,591 |
| 2025 | 1,581 |
| 2026 | 1,548 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,228 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băneasa (4,413 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Gostinu
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 | Gostinu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,271 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,846 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 264 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gostinu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 910 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,609 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 587.9 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 681 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.7 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 514 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gostinu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.9 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,076 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gostinu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 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 | Gostinu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gostinu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gostinu
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 trade19 · 23.8%
- Construction7 · 8.8%
- Transport and storage6 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services6 · 7.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.2%
- Other service activities5 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 10.0%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 8.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 6.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings4 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering4 · 5.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 5.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 5.0%
- Other personal service activities4 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gostinu?
Gostinu has 1,548 residents (2026), ranking 2,689 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gostinu?
Gostinu covers 51.6 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Gostinu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gostinu went from 1,915 to 1,548, a change of −19.2%.
Where is Gostinu?
Gostinu is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.002, longitude 26.127.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gostinu?
In Gostinu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,124 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gostinu?
In Gostinu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Gostinu?
The nearest to Gostinu are Băneasa (6.6 km), Oinacu (10 km), Daia (11 km), Prundu (12 km), Mihai Bravu (14 km).