Roata de Jos: population and statistics
Roata de Jos has a population of 7,601 (2026) across 84.3 km², or 90.2 people per km². It ranks 392 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,601 residents
- 84.3 km²
- 90 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Roata de Jos ranks No. 4 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.3 in Roata de Jos, compared with an average of 2.9 per 10,000 inh. in Giurgiu County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 60.1 ‰ in Roata de Jos, compared with an average of 53.6 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Roata de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (244 businesses).
Roata de Jos in numbers
Where is Roata de Jos?
Population of Roata de Jos over time
Roata de Jos had 8,055 residents in 2016 and 7,601 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,834 |
| 2022 | 7,754 |
| 2023 | 7,710 |
| 2024 | 7,701 |
| 2025 | 7,661 |
| 2026 | 7,601 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,807 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gratia, 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bolintin-Vale (13,822 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Roata de Jos
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 | Roata de Jos | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,645 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roata de Jos | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.92 km | 5.62 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,267 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,851 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,905 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 481 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 382.2 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,829 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.3 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Roata de Jos | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.64 km | 5.04 km | 6.17 km | ranked 448 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 385 m³ | 5,853 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 275 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roata de Jos | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.1 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 283 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.34 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 412 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roata de Jos | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 131 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 710 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Roata de Jos | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.7 m³ | 46.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,679 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.16 km | 3.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,518 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Roata de Jos | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Roata de Jos | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Roata de Jos
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
- Transport and storage253 · 24.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade216 · 20.5%
- Construction160 · 15.2%
- Administrative and support services85 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing62 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services61 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical49 · 4.6%
- Other service activities42 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines244 · 23.1%
- Specialised construction activities155 · 14.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)152 · 14.4%
- Construction of buildings114 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities110 · 10.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)106 · 10.1%
- Civil engineering84 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities57 · 5.4%
- Postal and courier activities51 · 4.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities34 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roata de Jos?
Roata de Jos has 7,601 residents (2026), ranking 392 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Roata de Jos?
Roata de Jos covers 84.3 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Roata de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Roata de Jos went from 8,055 to 7,601, a change of −5.6%.
Where is Roata de Jos?
Roata de Jos is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.412, longitude 25.522.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roata de Jos?
In Roata de Jos, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roata de Jos?
In Roata de Jos, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 60.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 283 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Roata de Jos?
The nearest to Roata de Jos are Gratia (7.7 km), Mârșa (8.5 km), Crevedia Mare (8.5 km), Purani (8.9 km), Vânătorii Mici (9.3 km).