Bolboși: population and statistics
Bolboși has a population of 3,020 (2026) across 42.0 km², or 72.0 people per km². It ranks 1,567 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,020 residents
- 42.0 km²
- 72 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Bolboși ranks No. 28 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.9 ‰ in Bolboși, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Gorj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 65 ‰ in Bolboși, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Bolboși: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Bolboși in numbers
Where is Bolboși?
Neighbouring localities
- Borăscu7.2 km · 2,963
- Urdari8.6 km · 2,894
- Negomir8.6 km · 3,246
- Văgiulești9.1 km · 2,153
- Drăgotești11 km · 2,275
- Strehaia12 km · 10,335
- Slivilești12 km · 2,819
- Corcova13 km · 5,948
Localities of similar size
Population of Bolboși over time
Bolboși had 3,310 residents in 2016 and 3,020 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,125 |
| 2022 | 3,111 |
| 2023 | 3,103 |
| 2024 | 3,084 |
| 2025 | 3,046 |
| 2026 | 3,020 |
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All indicators for Bolboși
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 | Bolboși | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,723 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bolboși | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.59 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,614 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,461 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,595 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 483.8 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,597 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.8 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,467 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bolboși | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.2 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,328 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.32 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bolboși | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Bolboși | 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 | Bolboși | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 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: Bolboși
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 trade44 · 23.3%
- Transport and storage31 · 16.4%
- Construction22 · 11.6%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services15 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing9 · 4.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 4.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 20.1%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 11.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 11.1%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 10.6%
- Construction of buildings19 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 10.1%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities9 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bolboși?
Bolboși has 3,020 residents (2026), ranking 1,567 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bolboși?
Bolboși covers 42.0 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Bolboși growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bolboși went from 3,310 to 3,020, a change of −8.8%.
Where is Bolboși?
Bolboși is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.728, longitude 23.218.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bolboși?
In Bolboși, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,668 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bolboși?
In Bolboși, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 65 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,617 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Bolboși?
The nearest to Bolboși are Borăscu (7.2 km), Urdari (8.6 km), Negomir (8.6 km), Văgiulești (9.1 km), Drăgotești (11 km).