Herăști: population and statistics
Herăști has a population of 2,069 (2026) across 29.7 km², or 69.8 people per km². It ranks 2,287 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,069 residents
- 29.7 km²
- 70 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Herăști ranks No. 43 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.38 ‰ in Herăști, compared with an average of 0.70 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Herăști, compared with an average of 1.4% in Giurgiu County and 2.0% nationally.
Herăști: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Herăști in numbers
Where is Herăști?
Population of Herăști over time
Herăști had 2,010 residents in 2016 and 2,069 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,069 |
| 2022 | 2,076 |
| 2023 | 2,053 |
| 2024 | 2,053 |
| 2025 | 2,050 |
| 2026 | 2,069 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Giurgiu County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,154 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Valea Dragului, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Budești (7,508 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Herăști
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 | Herăști | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 681 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,715 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,923 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Herăști | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.97 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 910 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,609 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 439.8 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,157 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.1 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,720 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,574 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Herăști | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.8 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.25 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 96 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Herăști | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,004 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Herăști | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.38 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Herăști | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Herăști
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 trade56 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage32 · 12.5%
- Administrative and support services26 · 10.2%
- Construction23 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing19 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 6.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 5.9%
- Real estate12 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 14.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 13.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings16 · 6.3%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities12 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herăști?
Herăști has 2,069 residents (2026), ranking 2,287 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Herăști?
Herăști covers 29.7 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Herăști growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Herăști went from 2,010 to 2,069, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Herăști?
Herăști is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.214, longitude 26.360.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Herăști?
In Herăști, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.38 ‰ (2024), ranking 2 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Herăști?
In Herăști, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Herăști?
The nearest to Herăști are Valea Dragului (4.4 km), Hotarele (6.5 km), Crivăț (7.0 km), Budești (7.4 km), Vărăști (7.8 km).