Rovinari: population and statistics
Rovinari has a population of 12,387 (2026) across 26.5 km², or 467 people per km². It ranks 183 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,387 residents
- 26.5 km²
- 467 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Rovinari ranks No. 3 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 509 ‰ in Rovinari, compared with an average of 228 ‰ in Gorj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.5 ‰ in Rovinari, compared with an average of 11.1 ‰ in Gorj County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Rovinari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (282 businesses).
Rovinari in numbers
Where is Rovinari?
Neighbouring localities
- Fărcășești5.1 km · 2,950
- Câlnic7.9 km · 2,192
- Drăguțești7.9 km · 5,005
- Mătăsari9.8 km · 4,618
- Bâlteni10 km · 7,161
- Telești11 km · 2,765
- Bălești11 km · 7,587
- Drăgotești12 km · 2,275
Localities of similar size
Population of Rovinari over time
Rovinari had 13,665 residents in 2016 and 12,387 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,013 |
| 2022 | 12,871 |
| 2023 | 12,722 |
| 2024 | 12,615 |
| 2025 | 12,501 |
| 2026 | 12,387 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,716 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Fărcășești, 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Rovinari
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 | Rovinari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.6 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 87 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,125 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rovinari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.81 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,478 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,424 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 243 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 357.1 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,982 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.9 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,561 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rovinari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.07 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 909 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 427 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 232 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rovinari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.6 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,109 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.34 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,376 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rovinari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 509 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 29 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rovinari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,233 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rovinari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.9 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,274 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.24 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,276 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Rovinari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.99 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 831 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rovinari | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 124 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 636 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rovinari
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 trade300 · 25.3%
- Transport and storage140 · 11.8%
- Construction104 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services104 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services94 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing92 · 7.8%
- Other service activities84 · 7.1%
- Real estate61 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)282 · 23.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)123 · 10.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities108 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines97 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities94 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities92 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings73 · 6.2%
- Real estate activities61 · 5.1%
- Other personal service activities61 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities55 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rovinari?
Rovinari has 12,387 residents (2026), ranking 183 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rovinari?
Rovinari covers 26.5 km², with a density of 467 people per km².
Is the population of Rovinari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rovinari went from 13,665 to 12,387, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Rovinari?
Rovinari is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.913, longitude 23.162.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rovinari?
In Rovinari, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 509 ‰ (2024), ranking 29 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rovinari?
In Rovinari, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,125 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Rovinari?
The nearest to Rovinari are Fărcășești (5.1 km), Câlnic (7.9 km), Drăguțești (7.9 km), Mătăsari (9.8 km), Bâlteni (10 km).