Godeanu: population and statistics
Godeanu has a population of 517 (2026) across 47.6 km², or 10.9 people per km². It ranks 3,161 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 517 residents
- 47.6 km²
- 11 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Godeanu ranks No. 65 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 19.3 in Godeanu, compared with an average of 3.6 per 10,000 inh. in Mehedinți County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,250 ‰ in Godeanu, compared with an average of 552.7 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Godeanu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Godeanu in numbers
Where is Godeanu?
Population of Godeanu over time
Godeanu had 582 residents in 2016 and 517 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 514 |
| 2022 | 496 |
| 2023 | 501 |
| 2024 | 493 |
| 2025 | 516 |
| 2026 | 517 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,665 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Godeanu
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 | Godeanu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46.4 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 90 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.1 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 249 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 70 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Godeanu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.93 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,000 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 646 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,999 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,250 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 6 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 29.4 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,130 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.93 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 670 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Godeanu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.4 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 548 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.67 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 37 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Godeanu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.6% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 119 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Godeanu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,129 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 5 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Godeanu
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 trade14 · 24.6%
- Construction8 · 14.0%
- Administrative and support services8 · 14.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing4 · 7.0%
- Transport and storage4 · 7.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 21.1%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 14.0%
- Construction of buildings5 · 8.8%
- Civil engineering5 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 7.0%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 7.0%
- Forestry and logging3 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of furniture3 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Godeanu?
Godeanu has 517 residents (2026), ranking 3,161 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Godeanu?
Godeanu covers 47.6 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Godeanu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Godeanu went from 582 to 517, a change of −11.2%.
Where is Godeanu?
Godeanu is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.800, longitude 22.600.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Godeanu?
In Godeanu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 5 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Godeanu?
In Godeanu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,250 ‰ (2025), ranking 6 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Godeanu?
The nearest to Godeanu are Bâlvănești (6.0 km), Cireșu (6.2 km), Ilovița (10 km), Balta (11 km), Breznița-Ocol (11 km).