Borăscu: population and statistics
Borăscu has a population of 2,963 (2026) across 72.7 km², or 40.8 people per km². It ranks 1,625 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,963 residents
- 72.7 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Borăscu ranks No. 30 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 58 ‰ in Borăscu, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 666.2 ‰ in Borăscu, compared with an average of 494.2 ‰ in Gorj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Borăscu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Borăscu in numbers
Where is Borăscu?
Neighbouring localities
- Turceni7.0 km · 7,583
- Bolboși7.2 km · 3,020
- Grozești7.2 km · 1,872
- Strehaia9.8 km · 10,335
- Stângăceaua9.8 km · 1,132
- Plopșoru12 km · 6,339
- Urdari12 km · 2,894
- Ionești13 km · 2,148
Localities of similar size
Population of Borăscu over time
Borăscu had 3,347 residents in 2016 and 2,963 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,176 |
| 2022 | 3,120 |
| 2023 | 3,080 |
| 2024 | 3,040 |
| 2025 | 2,990 |
| 2026 | 2,963 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,178 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turceni (7,583 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Borăscu
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 | Borăscu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Borăscu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,976 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,974 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 984 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 666.2 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 355 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.8 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,800 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.39 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 229 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Borăscu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.6 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,450 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.70 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,107 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Borăscu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 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 |
Health
| Indicator | Borăscu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Borăscu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Borăscu
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 trade40 · 24.1%
- Transport and storage25 · 15.1%
- Administrative and support services18 · 10.8%
- Construction17 · 10.2%
- Other service activities10 · 6.0%
- Manufacturing9 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 4.8%
- Information and communication7 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 21.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 13.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings11 · 6.6%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 6.0%
- Other personal service activities9 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering7 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Borăscu?
Borăscu has 2,963 residents (2026), ranking 1,625 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Borăscu?
Borăscu covers 72.7 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Borăscu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Borăscu went from 3,347 to 2,963, a change of −11.5%.
Where is Borăscu?
Borăscu is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.685, longitude 23.285.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Borăscu?
In Borăscu, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 58 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,806 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Borăscu?
In Borăscu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 666.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 355 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Borăscu?
The nearest to Borăscu are Turceni (7.0 km), Bolboși (7.2 km), Grozești (7.2 km), Strehaia (9.8 km), Stângăceaua (9.8 km).