Gogoșu (Mehedinți County): population and statistics
Gogoșu has a population of 4,279 (2026) across 114.7 km², or 37.3 people per km². It ranks 962 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,279 residents
- 114.7 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Gogoșu ranks No. 9 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Gogoșu, compared with an average of 0.75 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.90 km in Gogoșu, compared with an average of 2.90 km in Mehedinți County and 3.05 km nationally.
Gogoșu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Gogoșu in numbers
Where is Gogoșu?
Population of Gogoșu over time
Gogoșu had 4,239 residents in 2016 and 4,279 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,281 |
| 2022 | 4,285 |
| 2023 | 4,292 |
| 2024 | 4,304 |
| 2025 | 4,322 |
| 2026 | 4,279 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,070 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Jiana, 10.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drobeta-Turnu Severin (96,373 residents), 31 km away.
All indicators for Gogoșu
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 | Gogoșu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gogoșu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.98 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 750 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.57 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 701 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,336 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 701 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 545.9 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 953 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.3 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,336 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,583 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gogoșu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.3 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,649 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.87 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,781 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gogoșu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gogoșu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 53.8 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 348 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.90 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 79 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gogoșu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,580 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gogoșu | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gogoșu
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 trade45 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage22 · 12.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing14 · 8.1%
- Construction14 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 7.6%
- Administrative and support services13 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 18.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 15.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 10.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings10 · 5.8%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 5.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles9 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering7 · 4.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gogoșu?
Gogoșu has 4,279 residents (2026), ranking 962 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gogoșu?
Gogoșu covers 114.7 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Gogoșu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gogoșu went from 4,239 to 4,279, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Gogoșu?
Gogoșu is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.363, longitude 22.600.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gogoșu?
In Gogoșu, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gogoșu?
In Gogoșu, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.90 km (2025), ranking 79 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Gogoșu?
The nearest to Gogoșu are Jiana (10.0 km), Devesel (13 km), Burila Mare (13 km), Gruia (14 km), Pătulele (14 km).