Schitu (Giurgiu County): population and statistics
Schitu has a population of 1,357 (2026) across 73.7 km², or 18.4 people per km². It ranks 2,835 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −20.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,357 residents
- 73.7 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Schitu ranks No. 53 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 873.2 ‰ in Schitu, compared with an average of 499.3 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.63 ‰ in Schitu, compared with an average of 4.11 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Schitu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Schitu in numbers
Where is Schitu?
Population of Schitu over time
Schitu had 1,708 residents in 2016 and 1,357 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,500 |
| 2022 | 1,447 |
| 2023 | 1,390 |
| 2024 | 1,377 |
| 2025 | 1,354 |
| 2026 | 1,357 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Giurgiu County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,321 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Stoenești, 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Schitu
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 | Schitu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.7 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 267 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 486 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schitu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.74 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,913 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,185 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,098 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 873.2 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 69 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.5 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,757 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.95 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 400 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schitu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.9 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.63 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 119 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schitu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Schitu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Schitu
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 trade28 · 21.1%
- Transport and storage18 · 13.5%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 9.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing9 · 6.8%
- Construction9 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services9 · 6.8%
- Other service activities8 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 18.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 11.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 7.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities7 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 3.8%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schitu?
Schitu has 1,357 residents (2026), ranking 2,835 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Schitu?
Schitu covers 73.7 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Schitu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schitu went from 1,708 to 1,357, a change of −20.6%.
Where is Schitu?
Schitu is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.134, longitude 25.825.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schitu?
In Schitu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 873.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 69 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schitu?
In Schitu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.63 ‰ (2026), ranking 119 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Schitu?
The nearest to Schitu are Stoenești (5.2 km), Ghimpați (6.1 km), Izvoarele (9.5 km), Călugăreni (12 km), Iepurești (12 km).