Novaci: population and statistics
Novaci has a population of 5,334 (2026) across 169.4 km², or 31.5 people per km². It ranks 664 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,334 residents
- 169.4 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Novaci ranks No. 12 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.87 ‰ in Novaci, compared with an average of 2.25 ‰ in Gorj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 84.6 ‰ in Novaci, compared with an average of 43.6 ‰ in Gorj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Novaci: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (213 businesses).
Novaci in numbers
Where is Novaci?
Neighbouring localities
- Bumbești-Pițic7.7 km · 1,901
- Crasna9.2 km · 4,441
- Polovragi10 km · 2,646
- Baia de Fier11 km · 3,980
- Alimpești12 km · 1,654
- Prigoria13 km · 2,639
- Bengești-Ciocadia14 km · 3,026
- Săcelu14 km · 1,271
Localities of similar size
Population of Novaci over time
Novaci had 5,753 residents in 2016 and 5,334 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,581 |
| 2022 | 5,540 |
| 2023 | 5,487 |
| 2024 | 5,447 |
| 2025 | 5,376 |
| 2026 | 5,334 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,720 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Novaci
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 | Novaci | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Novaci | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.10 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 741 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.25 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 835 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,218 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 396 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 603.3 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 595 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.4 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 271 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,187 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Novaci | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.6 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 107 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.62 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 195 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Novaci | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 284 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 203 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Novaci | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 6.6 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 75 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4,008 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 57 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 222.7 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 56 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Novaci | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.7 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,104 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.16 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 817 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Novaci | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.87 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 44 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 277 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Novaci | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 197 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 123 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Novaci
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 trade254 · 20.8%
- Transport and storage222 · 18.2%
- Accommodation and food services125 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services110 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing85 · 7.0%
- Construction85 · 7.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation58 · 4.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical57 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)213 · 17.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines203 · 16.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities144 · 11.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)126 · 10.3%
- Food and beverage service activities91 · 7.4%
- Accommodation74 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities73 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities72 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings69 · 5.6%
- Real estate activities53 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Novaci?
Novaci has 5,334 residents (2026), ranking 664 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Novaci?
Novaci covers 169.4 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Novaci growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Novaci went from 5,753 to 5,334, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Novaci?
Novaci is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.180, longitude 23.670.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Novaci?
In Novaci, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.87 ‰ (2024), ranking 44 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Novaci?
In Novaci, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 84.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 107 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Novaci?
The nearest to Novaci are Bumbești-Pițic (7.7 km), Crasna (9.2 km), Polovragi (10 km), Baia de Fier (11 km), Alimpești (12 km).