Stănești (Giurgiu County): population and statistics
Stănești has a population of 2,492 (2026) across 100.3 km², or 24.8 people per km². It ranks 1,926 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,492 residents
- 100.3 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Stănești ranks No. 36 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.3 ‰ in Stănești, compared with an average of 18.3 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 634.8 ‰ in Stănești, compared with an average of 499.3 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Stănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Stănești in numbers
Where is Stănești?
Neighbouring localities
- Frătești7.8 km · 5,047
- Giurgiu9.1 km · 59,934
- Slobozia10 km · 2,167
- Putineiu10 km · 2,075
- Oinacu12 km · 3,003
- Daia13 km · 2,201
- Malu13 km · 1,889
- Izvoarele13 km · 3,003
All localities in Giurgiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Stănești over time
Stănești had 2,639 residents in 2016 and 2,492 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,531 |
| 2022 | 2,467 |
| 2023 | 2,447 |
| 2024 | 2,475 |
| 2025 | 2,502 |
| 2026 | 2,492 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,055 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Frătești (5,047 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Stănești
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 | Stănești | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.3 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 318 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 688 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stănești | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,465 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,582 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,413 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 634.8 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 460 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.5 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,677 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.61 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 799 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stănești | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.1 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,224 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.01 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 501 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stănești | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Stănești | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stănești
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 trade50 · 20.7%
- Administrative and support services27 · 11.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 10.3%
- Construction25 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage24 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing23 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 13.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings18 · 7.4%
- Civil engineering16 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 6.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities14 · 5.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stănești?
Stănești has 2,492 residents (2026), ranking 1,926 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stănești?
Stănești covers 100.3 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Stănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stănești went from 2,639 to 2,492, a change of −5.6%.
Where is Stănești?
Stănești is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 43.939, longitude 25.866.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stănești?
In Stănești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 318 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stănești?
In Stănești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 634.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 460 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Stănești?
The nearest to Stănești are Frătești (7.8 km), Giurgiu (9.1 km), Slobozia (10 km), Putineiu (10 km), Oinacu (12 km).