Godinești: population and statistics
Godinești has a population of 1,875 (2026) across 52.0 km², or 36.1 people per km². It ranks 2,444 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,875 residents
- 52.0 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Godinești ranks No. 56 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 771.7 ‰ in Godinești, compared with an average of 494.2 ‰ in Gorj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.80 km in Godinești, compared with an average of 4.80 km in Gorj County and 3.48 km nationally.
Godinești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Godinești in numbers
Where is Godinești?
Neighbouring localities
- Glogova7.0 km · 1,802
- Ciuperceni7.8 km · 1,463
- Tismana7.8 km · 6,433
- Câlnic10 km · 2,192
- Telești10 km · 2,765
- Baia de Aramă12 km · 5,228
- Ponoarele14 km · 2,167
- Bala16 km · 3,341
Localities of similar size
Population of Godinești over time
Godinești had 1,958 residents in 2016 and 1,875 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,938 |
| 2022 | 1,913 |
| 2023 | 1,895 |
| 2024 | 1,895 |
| 2025 | 1,877 |
| 2026 | 1,875 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,282 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Glogova, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tismana (6,433 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Godinești
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 | Godinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 400 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 576 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,329 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Godinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.95 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 163 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,447 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,621 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 771.7 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 142 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.9 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,727 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Godinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.80 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 49 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 242 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 557 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Godinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.1 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,962 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.60 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,047 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Godinești | 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) | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Godinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 53 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 940 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 647 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Godinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.0 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 675 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Godinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Godinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Godinești
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 trade27 · 21.4%
- Manufacturing14 · 11.1%
- Transport and storage13 · 10.3%
- Construction11 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 7.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 7.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 19.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 8.7%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings9 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 6.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Godinești?
Godinești has 1,875 residents (2026), ranking 2,444 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Godinești?
Godinești covers 52.0 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Godinești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Godinești went from 1,958 to 1,875, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Godinești?
Godinești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.980, longitude 22.956.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Godinești?
In Godinești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 771.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 142 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Godinești?
In Godinești, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.80 km (2025), ranking 49 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Godinești?
The nearest to Godinești are Glogova (7.0 km), Ciuperceni (7.8 km), Tismana (7.8 km), Câlnic (10 km), Telești (10 km).