Hotarele: population and statistics
Hotarele has a population of 3,039 (2026) across 47.6 km², or 63.8 people per km². It ranks 1,555 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,039 residents
- 47.6 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Hotarele ranks No. 26 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 210 ‰ in Hotarele, compared with an average of 131 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 163 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.9 ‰ in Hotarele, compared with an average of 17.2 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Hotarele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (49 businesses).
Hotarele in numbers
Where is Hotarele?
Population of Hotarele over time
Hotarele had 3,535 residents in 2016 and 3,039 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,238 |
| 2022 | 3,168 |
| 2023 | 3,123 |
| 2024 | 3,101 |
| 2025 | 3,041 |
| 2026 | 3,039 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,669 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Isvoarele, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Budești (7,508 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Hotarele
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 | Hotarele | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 444 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,026 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) | 23.7 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 124 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hotarele | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,816 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,125 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 597.6 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 626 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.9 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 961 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hotarele | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.4 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 654 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.94 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 285 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hotarele | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Hotarele | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.99 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 495 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.99 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 140 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.99 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 240 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hotarele | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 210 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 93 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hotarele
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 trade65 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage46 · 16.2%
- Administrative and support services33 · 11.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing23 · 8.1%
- Construction21 · 7.4%
- Other service activities18 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 17.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 12.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 9.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 7.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities16 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 3.9%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hotarele?
Hotarele has 3,039 residents (2026), ranking 1,555 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hotarele?
Hotarele covers 47.6 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Hotarele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hotarele went from 3,535 to 3,039, a change of −14.0%.
Where is Hotarele?
Hotarele is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.156, longitude 26.373.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hotarele?
In Hotarele, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 210 ‰ (2025), ranking 93 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hotarele?
In Hotarele, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,026 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Hotarele?
The nearest to Hotarele are Isvoarele (6.1 km), Greaca (6.1 km), Herăști (6.5 km), Crivăț (7.3 km), Valea Dragului (8.3 km).