Stănești (Gorj County): population and statistics
Stănești has a population of 2,195 (2026) across 100.3 km², or 21.9 people per km². It ranks 2,170 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,195 residents
- 100.3 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Stănești ranks No. 43 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 53.8 ‰ in Stănești, compared with an average of 43.6 ‰ in Gorj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 59 ‰ in Stănești, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Stănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (82 businesses).
Stănești in numbers
Where is Stănești?
Neighbouring localities
- Schela5.3 km · 1,601
- Turcinești8.1 km · 2,080
- Runcu8.7 km · 5,078
- Lelești11 km · 1,733
- Bumbești-Jiu11 km · 8,628
- Arcani14 km · 1,321
- Târgu Jiu16 km · 89,104
- Mușetești17 km · 1,787
Localities of similar size
Population of Stănești over time
Stănești had 2,230 residents in 2016 and 2,195 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,160 |
| 2022 | 2,150 |
| 2023 | 2,167 |
| 2024 | 2,188 |
| 2025 | 2,208 |
| 2026 | 2,195 |
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All indicators for Stănești
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 | Stănești | 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) | 14.1 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 510 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.28 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 815 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,429 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,654 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 651.0 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 400 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.2 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.16 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 183 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 174 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 710 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.8 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 388 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.64 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 628 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 733 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Stănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 208 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 617 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 413 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Stănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Stănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stănești
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 trade89 · 27.1%
- Transport and storage51 · 15.5%
- Accommodation and food services42 · 12.8%
- Manufacturing27 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services27 · 8.2%
- Construction15 · 4.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation15 · 4.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)82 · 25.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 11.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities37 · 11.3%
- Food and beverage service activities37 · 11.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 4.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities14 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of food products13 · 4.0%
- Office administration and business support activities13 · 4.0%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stănești?
Stănești has 2,195 residents (2026), ranking 2,170 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stănești?
Stănești covers 100.3 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Stănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stănești went from 2,230 to 2,195, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Stănești?
Stănești is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.175, longitude 23.242.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stănești?
In Stănești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 53.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 388 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stănești?
In Stănești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 59 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,780 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Stănești?
The nearest to Stănești are Schela (5.3 km), Turcinești (8.1 km), Runcu (8.7 km), Lelești (11 km), Bumbești-Jiu (11 km).