Baia de Fier: population and statistics
Baia de Fier has a population of 3,980 (2026) across 125.1 km², or 31.8 people per km². It ranks 1,092 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,980 residents
- 125.1 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Baia de Fier ranks No. 21 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 297.7 ‰ in Baia de Fier, compared with an average of 25.0 ‰ in Gorj County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 77.1 ‰ in Baia de Fier, compared with an average of 43.6 ‰ in Gorj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Baia de Fier: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (137 businesses).
Baia de Fier in numbers
Where is Baia de Fier?
Neighbouring localities
- Polovragi11 km · 2,646
- Novaci11 km · 5,334
- Crasna15 km · 4,441
- Bumbești-Pițic17 km · 1,901
- Alimpești17 km · 1,654
- Vaideeni18 km · 3,890
- Slătioara20 km · 3,184
- Prigoria23 km · 2,639
Localities of similar size
Population of Baia de Fier over time
Baia de Fier had 4,292 residents in 2016 and 3,980 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,188 |
| 2022 | 4,132 |
| 2023 | 4,099 |
| 2024 | 4,072 |
| 2025 | 3,981 |
| 2026 | 3,980 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,525 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Baia de Fier
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 | Baia de Fier | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,987 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baia de Fier | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.83 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 263 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.01 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,627 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,128 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 846 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 534.7 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,045 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.7 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 893 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baia de Fier | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.1 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 135 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.26 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baia de Fier | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 177 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Baia de Fier | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 8.9 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 62 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4,939 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 45 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 297.7 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 41 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Baia de Fier | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 82.9 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 121 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.07 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,070 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Baia de Fier | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 788 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Baia de Fier | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 140 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 423 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Baia de Fier
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 storage153 · 20.7%
- Wholesale and retail trade145 · 19.6%
- Accommodation and food services75 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services68 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing52 · 7.0%
- Construction45 · 6.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation43 · 5.8%
- Other service activities28 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines137 · 18.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)121 · 16.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities100 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)74 · 10.0%
- Food and beverage service activities55 · 7.5%
- Accommodation51 · 6.9%
- Rental and leasing activities43 · 5.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities40 · 5.4%
- Specialised construction activities38 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings34 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baia de Fier?
Baia de Fier has 3,980 residents (2026), ranking 1,092 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Baia de Fier?
Baia de Fier covers 125.1 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Baia de Fier growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Baia de Fier went from 4,292 to 3,980, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Baia de Fier?
Baia de Fier is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.264, longitude 23.744.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baia de Fier?
In Baia de Fier, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 297.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 41 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baia de Fier?
In Baia de Fier, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 77.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 135 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Baia de Fier?
The nearest to Baia de Fier are Polovragi (11 km), Novaci (11 km), Crasna (15 km), Bumbești-Pițic (17 km), Alimpești (17 km).