Putineiu (Giurgiu County): population and statistics
Putineiu has a population of 2,075 (2026) across 89.8 km², or 23.1 people per km². It ranks 2,282 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,075 residents
- 89.8 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Putineiu ranks No. 42 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.27 ‰ in Putineiu, compared with an average of 4.11 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.5 ‰ in Putineiu, compared with an average of 17.2 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Putineiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Putineiu in numbers
Where is Putineiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Gogoșari8.5 km · 1,510
- Stănești10 km · 2,492
- Toporu11 km · 1,600
- Izvoarele14 km · 3,003
- Malu14 km · 1,889
- Răsuceni15 km · 1,922
- Răsmirești15 km · 830
- Slobozia16 km · 2,167
All localities in Giurgiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Putineiu over time
Putineiu had 2,350 residents in 2016 and 2,075 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,198 |
| 2022 | 2,125 |
| 2023 | 2,103 |
| 2024 | 2,051 |
| 2025 | 2,095 |
| 2026 | 2,075 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,570 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gogoșari, 8.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Frătești (5,047 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Putineiu
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 | Putineiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.4 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 279 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.5 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 425 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Putineiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.37 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 473 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,368 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,758 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 659.3 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 377 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.41 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 522 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Putineiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.1 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 952 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.27 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 140 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Putineiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Putineiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 482 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Putineiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Putineiu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 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: Putineiu
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 trade43 · 18.9%
- Transport and storage27 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing26 · 11.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 8.8%
- Construction15 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 5.7%
- Administrative and support services12 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 11.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 5.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities9 · 3.9%
- Construction of buildings8 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Putineiu?
Putineiu has 2,075 residents (2026), ranking 2,282 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Putineiu?
Putineiu covers 89.8 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Putineiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Putineiu went from 2,350 to 2,075, a change of −11.7%.
Where is Putineiu?
Putineiu is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 43.931, longitude 25.736.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Putineiu?
In Putineiu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.27 ‰ (2026), ranking 140 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Putineiu?
In Putineiu, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 144 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Putineiu?
The nearest to Putineiu are Gogoșari (8.5 km), Stănești (10 km), Toporu (11 km), Izvoarele (14 km), Malu (14 km).