Joița: population and statistics
Joița has a population of 4,321 (2026) across 24.1 km², or 179 people per km². It ranks 948 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +23.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,321 residents
- 24.1 km²
- 179 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Joița ranks No. 19 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.95 ‰ in Joița, compared with an average of 4.11 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Joița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (182 businesses).
Joița in numbers
Where is Joița?
Population of Joița over time
Joița had 3,507 residents in 2016 and 4,321 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,750 |
| 2022 | 3,761 |
| 2023 | 3,856 |
| 2024 | 4,022 |
| 2025 | 4,191 |
| 2026 | 4,321 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Giurgiu County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Giurgiu County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,378 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Săbăreni, 2.9 km away.
All indicators for Joița
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 | Joița | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 47.2 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 84 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.4 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 394 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 241 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,105 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Joița | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.87 km | 5.62 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,313 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.88 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 62 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,934 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 467 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 679.0 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 316 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.4 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 913 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.79 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 80 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Joița | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.45 km | 5.04 km | 6.17 km | ranked 88 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,324 m³ | 5,853 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 14 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Joița | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.1 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 59 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.95 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 33 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Joița | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Joița | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 410 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 796 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,336 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Joița | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.5 m³ | 46.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,696 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Joița | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.16 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 408 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.16 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 71 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.39 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 82 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Joița | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 729 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Joița
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 trade232 · 19.5%
- Transport and storage205 · 17.3%
- Administrative and support services116 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical108 · 9.1%
- Construction104 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing75 · 6.3%
- Real estate60 · 5.1%
- Accommodation and food services51 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)182 · 15.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines180 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)128 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities120 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities89 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings65 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities60 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities60 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities51 · 4.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy48 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Joița?
Joița has 4,321 residents (2026), ranking 948 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Joița?
Joița covers 24.1 km², with a density of 179 people per km².
Is the population of Joița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Joița went from 3,507 to 4,321, a change of +23.2%.
Where is Joița?
Joița is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.494, longitude 25.856.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Joița?
In Joița, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.95 ‰ (2026), ranking 33 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Joița?
In Joița, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,324 m³ (2025), ranking 14 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Joița?
The nearest to Joița are Săbăreni (2.9 km), Cosoba (5.1 km), Ciorogârla (5.4 km), Bolintin-Deal (5.8 km), Ulmi (6.4 km).