Gârdani: population and statistics
Gârdani has a population of 1,325 (2026) across 17.6 km², or 75.2 people per km². It ranks 2,858 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,325 residents
- 17.6 km²
- 75 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Gârdani ranks No. 68 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Gârdani, compared with an average of 1.6% in Maramureș County and 2.0% nationally.
Gârdani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Gârdani in numbers
Where is Gârdani?
Population of Gârdani over time
Gârdani had 1,325 residents in 2016 and 1,325 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,351 |
| 2022 | 1,346 |
| 2023 | 1,332 |
| 2024 | 1,338 |
| 2025 | 1,332 |
| 2026 | 1,325 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,466 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sălsig, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fărcașa (4,234 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Gârdani
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 | Gârdani | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,993 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gârdani | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.06 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 519 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.02 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 552 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 562 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,066 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 424.2 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,362 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.5 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,203 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.75 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,333 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gârdani | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.60 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 274 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 276 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 493 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gârdani | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.4 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.02 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 921 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gârdani | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gârdani | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.9 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,274 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.21 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 622 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gârdani | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 476 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gârdani | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gârdani
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 trade27 · 26.2%
- Construction15 · 14.6%
- Manufacturing12 · 11.7%
- Transport and storage11 · 10.7%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services6 · 5.8%
- Information and communication4 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 19.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 15.5%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings8 · 7.8%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products6 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 5.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 4.9%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment4 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gârdani?
Gârdani has 1,325 residents (2026), ranking 2,858 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gârdani?
Gârdani covers 17.6 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Gârdani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gârdani went from 1,325 to 1,325, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Gârdani?
Gârdani is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.552, longitude 23.301.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Gârdani?
In Gârdani, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Gârdani?
In Gârdani, “Existing dwellings” stands at 562 (2025), ranking 3,066 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Gârdani?
The nearest to Gârdani are Sălsig (2.9 km), Asuaju de Sus (5.2 km), Fărcașa (6.8 km), Bârsău (7.5 km), Mireșu Mare (8.3 km).