Bengești-Ciocadia: population and statistics
Bengești-Ciocadia has a population of 3,026 (2026) across 63.3 km², or 47.8 people per km². It ranks 1,563 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,026 residents
- 63.3 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Bengești-Ciocadia ranks No. 27 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.0 ‰ in Bengești-Ciocadia, compared with an average of 25.0 ‰ in Gorj County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.33 ‰ in Bengești-Ciocadia, compared with an average of 1.64 ‰ in Gorj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Bengești-Ciocadia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (60 businesses).
Bengești-Ciocadia in numbers
Where is Bengești-Ciocadia?
Neighbouring localities
- Albeni3.7 km · 2,636
- Săcelu6.0 km · 1,271
- Prigoria6.7 km · 2,639
- Bumbești-Pițic9.7 km · 1,901
- Roșia de Amaradia12 km · 2,832
- Scoarța12 km · 4,620
- Bălănești14 km · 2,009
- Novaci14 km · 5,334
Localities of similar size
Population of Bengești-Ciocadia over time
Bengești-Ciocadia had 3,242 residents in 2016 and 3,026 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,184 |
| 2022 | 3,149 |
| 2023 | 3,132 |
| 2024 | 3,115 |
| 2025 | 3,079 |
| 2026 | 3,026 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,861 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Albeni, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Scoarța (4,620 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Bengești-Ciocadia
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 | Bengești-Ciocadia | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 458 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bengești-Ciocadia | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.03 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,245 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,314 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,680 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,283 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 555.2 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 885 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.1 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 861 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bengești-Ciocadia | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.4 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,122 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.98 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,680 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bengești-Ciocadia | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,301 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bengești-Ciocadia | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,298 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bengești-Ciocadia | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.3 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,501 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bengești-Ciocadia | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bengești-Ciocadia | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bengești-Ciocadia
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 trade74 · 26.3%
- Transport and storage45 · 16.0%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 9.6%
- Construction23 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing20 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services17 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)60 · 21.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 14.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 11.4%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings19 · 6.8%
- Forestry and logging11 · 3.9%
- Civil engineering11 · 3.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bengești-Ciocadia?
Bengești-Ciocadia has 3,026 residents (2026), ranking 1,563 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bengești-Ciocadia?
Bengești-Ciocadia covers 63.3 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Bengești-Ciocadia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bengești-Ciocadia went from 3,242 to 3,026, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Bengești-Ciocadia?
Bengești-Ciocadia is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.067, longitude 23.600.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bengești-Ciocadia?
In Bengești-Ciocadia, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,298 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bengești-Ciocadia?
In Bengești-Ciocadia, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.33 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,314 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Bengești-Ciocadia?
The nearest to Bengești-Ciocadia are Albeni (3.7 km), Săcelu (6.0 km), Prigoria (6.7 km), Bumbești-Pițic (9.7 km), Roșia de Amaradia (12 km).