Giulești: population and statistics
Giulești has a population of 3,122 (2026) across 78.4 km², or 39.8 people per km². It ranks 1,499 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,122 residents
- 78.4 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Giulești ranks No. 41 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.28 ‰ in Giulești, compared with an average of 0.50 ‰ in Maramureș County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 74.3 m² in Giulești, compared with an average of 55.3 m² in Maramureș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Giulești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (61 businesses).
Giulești in numbers
Where is Giulești?
Population of Giulești over time
Giulești had 3,212 residents in 2016 and 3,122 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,154 |
| 2022 | 3,125 |
| 2023 | 3,135 |
| 2024 | 3,147 |
| 2025 | 3,146 |
| 2026 | 3,122 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,976 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Oncești, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sighetu Marmației (40,600 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Giulești
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 | Giulești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Giulești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.65 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,154 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.28 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,271 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,933 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 407.1 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,585 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 74.3 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 82 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Giulești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.9 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.52 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 664 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Giulești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Giulești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 244 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 579 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48.4 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 227 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Giulești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.28 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 369 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.28 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 52 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Giulești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Giulești
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 trade85 · 24.1%
- Transport and storage55 · 15.6%
- Construction42 · 11.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing33 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services19 · 5.4%
- Other service activities16 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 17.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines51 · 14.4%
- Specialised construction activities37 · 10.5%
- Construction of buildings33 · 9.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services27 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering18 · 5.1%
- Accommodation18 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Giulești?
Giulești has 3,122 residents (2026), ranking 1,499 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Giulești?
Giulești covers 78.4 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Giulești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Giulești went from 3,212 to 3,122, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Giulești?
Giulești is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.822, longitude 23.931.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Giulești?
In Giulești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.28 ‰ (2024), ranking 52 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Giulești?
In Giulești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 74.3 m² (2025), ranking 82 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Giulești?
The nearest to Giulești are Oncești (5.4 km), Vadu Izei (7.1 km), Călinești (8.3 km), Bârsana (9.5 km), Ocna Șugatag (10 km).