Stoina: population and statistics
Stoina has a population of 2,111 (2026) across 41.8 km², or 50.5 people per km². It ranks 2,250 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,111 residents
- 41.8 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Stoina ranks No. 49 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 77.2 m³ in Stoina, compared with an average of 38.6 m³ in Gorj County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 36.8 m² in Stoina, compared with an average of 48.9 m² in Gorj County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Stoina: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Stoina in numbers
Where is Stoina?
Neighbouring localities
- Căpreni5.2 km · 1,803
- Crușeț6.1 km · 3,003
- Turburea7.1 km · 4,051
- Țânțăreni9.3 km · 5,426
- Tălpaș10 km · 1,110
- Stejari11 km · 2,175
- Fărcaș12 km · 2,010
- Hurezani13 km · 1,536
Localities of similar size
Population of Stoina over time
Stoina had 2,317 residents in 2016 and 2,111 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,169 |
| 2022 | 2,135 |
| 2023 | 2,128 |
| 2024 | 2,139 |
| 2025 | 2,113 |
| 2026 | 2,111 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,856 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Căpreni, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turburea (4,051 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Stoina
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 | Stoina | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stoina | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.34 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,440 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,424 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,665 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 674.6 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 330 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.8 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,931 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stoina | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.53 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 358 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 147 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 775 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stoina | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.2 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,051 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.42 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,214 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stoina | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 154 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stoina | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 77.2 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 145 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Stoina | 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 | Stoina | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 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: Stoina
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 trade33 · 22.9%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 16.0%
- Construction16 · 11.1%
- Transport and storage15 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing10 · 6.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 20.1%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 15.3%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings12 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 7.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stoina?
Stoina has 2,111 residents (2026), ranking 2,250 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stoina?
Stoina covers 41.8 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Stoina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stoina went from 2,317 to 2,111, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Stoina?
Stoina is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.680, longitude 23.624.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Stoina?
In Stoina, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 77.2 m³ (2025), ranking 145 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Stoina?
In Stoina, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 36.8 m² (2025), ranking 2,931 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Stoina?
The nearest to Stoina are Căpreni (5.2 km), Crușeț (6.1 km), Turburea (7.1 km), Țânțăreni (9.3 km), Tălpaș (10 km).