Aninoasa (Gorj County): population and statistics
Aninoasa has a population of 3,601 (2026) across 92.5 km², or 38.9 people per km². It ranks 1,237 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,601 residents
- 92.5 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Aninoasa ranks No. 23 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Aninoasa, compared with an average of 1.30 ‰ in Gorj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.6 ‰ in Aninoasa, compared with an average of 5.8 ‰ in Gorj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Aninoasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (70 businesses).
Aninoasa in numbers
Where is Aninoasa?
Neighbouring localities
- Plopșoru6.2 km · 6,339
- Săulești6.3 km · 2,087
- Vladimir10 km · 2,416
- Turceni11 km · 7,583
- Turburea11 km · 4,051
- Brănești11 km · 2,179
- Căpreni12 km · 1,803
- Urdari15 km · 2,894
Localities of similar size
Population of Aninoasa over time
Aninoasa had 3,908 residents in 2016 and 3,601 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,721 |
| 2022 | 3,674 |
| 2023 | 3,656 |
| 2024 | 3,634 |
| 2025 | 3,635 |
| 2026 | 3,601 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,955 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Plopșoru (6,339 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Aninoasa
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 | Aninoasa | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,951 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.27 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 861 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.11 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,537 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,113 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 857 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 586.8 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 686 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.7 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,883 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.55 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 275 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 163 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 742 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.2 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,767 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.11 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,464 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.7 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,467 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Aninoasa
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 trade75 · 27.2%
- Transport and storage39 · 14.1%
- Construction30 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services20 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing16 · 5.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 5.1%
- Other service activities13 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)70 · 25.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 12.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings22 · 8.0%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering12 · 4.3%
- Postal and courier activities12 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aninoasa?
Aninoasa has 3,601 residents (2026), ranking 1,237 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Aninoasa?
Aninoasa covers 92.5 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Aninoasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aninoasa went from 3,908 to 3,601, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Aninoasa?
Aninoasa is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.756, longitude 23.451.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aninoasa?
In Aninoasa, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,908 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aninoasa?
In Aninoasa, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,951 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Aninoasa?
The nearest to Aninoasa are Plopșoru (6.2 km), Săulești (6.3 km), Vladimir (10 km), Turceni (11 km), Turburea (11 km).