Ionești (Gorj County): population and statistics
Ionești has a population of 2,148 (2026) across 41.2 km², or 52.1 people per km². It ranks 2,216 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,148 residents
- 41.2 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Ionești ranks No. 48 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.3 ‰ in Ionești, compared with an average of 43.6 ‰ in Gorj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 613.6 ‰ in Ionești, compared with an average of 494.2 ‰ in Gorj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Ionești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Ionești in numbers
Where is Ionești?
Neighbouring localities
- Brănești4.3 km · 2,179
- Grozești7.3 km · 1,872
- Turceni7.4 km · 7,583
- Butoiești8.6 km · 3,116
- Stângăceaua8.9 km · 1,132
- Țânțăreni9.1 km · 5,426
- Turburea10 km · 4,051
- Filiași11 km · 17,157
Localities of similar size
Population of Ionești over time
Ionești had 2,332 residents in 2016 and 2,148 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,288 |
| 2022 | 2,234 |
| 2023 | 2,208 |
| 2024 | 2,165 |
| 2025 | 2,151 |
| 2026 | 2,148 |
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All indicators for Ionești
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 | Ionești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ionești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.71 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 796 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.33 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 794 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,318 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,843 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 613.6 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 549 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.4 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,392 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.86 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 693 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ionești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.3 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,725 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.86 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,797 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ionești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 797 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ionești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.5 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 917 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.91 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 312 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ionești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ionești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ionești
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 trade23 · 33.3%
- Transport and storage13 · 18.8%
- Construction11 · 15.9%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing4 · 5.8%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 29.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 17.4%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 15.9%
- Construction of buildings8 · 11.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 11.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 10.1%
- Civil engineering6 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.7%
- Postal and courier activities4 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ionești?
Ionești has 2,148 residents (2026), ranking 2,216 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ionești?
Ionești covers 41.2 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Ionești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ionești went from 2,332 to 2,148, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Ionești?
Ionești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.625, longitude 23.427.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ionești?
In Ionești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,725 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ionești?
In Ionești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 613.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 549 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Ionești?
The nearest to Ionești are Brănești (4.3 km), Grozești (7.3 km), Turceni (7.4 km), Butoiești (8.6 km), Stângăceaua (8.9 km).