Glogova: population and statistics
Glogova has a population of 1,802 (2026) across 42.4 km², or 42.5 people per km². It ranks 2,513 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,802 residents
- 42.4 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Glogova ranks No. 59 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.1 ‰ in Glogova, compared with an average of 20.4 ‰ in Gorj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.1 ‰ in Glogova, compared with an average of 43.6 ‰ in Gorj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Glogova: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (14 businesses).
Glogova in numbers
Where is Glogova?
Neighbouring localities
- Ciuperceni6.7 km · 1,463
- Godinești7.0 km · 1,875
- Bala9.4 km · 3,341
- Baia de Aramă11 km · 5,228
- Ponoarele11 km · 2,167
- Cătunele12 km · 2,496
- Câlnic13 km · 2,192
- Șovarna13 km · 1,022
Localities of similar size
Population of Glogova over time
Glogova had 1,962 residents in 2016 and 1,802 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,879 |
| 2022 | 1,839 |
| 2023 | 1,837 |
| 2024 | 1,828 |
| 2025 | 1,816 |
| 2026 | 1,802 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,936 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ciuperceni, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bala (3,341 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Glogova
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 | Glogova | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 352 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.1 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 192 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Glogova | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.15 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 739 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) | 995 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,442 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 552.2 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 902 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.5 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,757 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Glogova | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.1 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,741 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.66 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Glogova | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Glogova | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Glogova | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.6 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,368 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Glogova | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Glogova | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Glogova
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 trade17 · 26.6%
- Transport and storage14 · 21.9%
- Construction7 · 10.9%
- Manufacturing5 · 7.8%
- Information and communication4 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services3 · 4.7%
- Other service activities3 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 21.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 20.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 14.1%
- Construction of buildings6 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 9.4%
- Civil engineering5 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 7.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 4.7%
- Telecommunications3 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glogova?
Glogova has 1,802 residents (2026), ranking 2,513 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Glogova?
Glogova covers 42.4 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Glogova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Glogova went from 1,962 to 1,802, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Glogova?
Glogova is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.928, longitude 22.907.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Glogova?
In Glogova, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 192 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Glogova?
In Glogova, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,741 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Glogova?
The nearest to Glogova are Ciuperceni (6.7 km), Godinești (7.0 km), Bala (9.4 km), Baia de Aramă (11 km), Ponoarele (11 km).