Gruia: population and statistics
Gruia has a population of 3,006 (2026) across 69.6 km², or 43.2 people per km². It ranks 1,582 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,006 residents
- 69.6 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Gruia ranks No. 18 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 24.7% in Gruia, compared with an average of 4.5% in Mehedinți County and 2.0% nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Gruia, compared with an average of 1.95 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Gruia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Gruia in numbers
Where is Gruia?
Neighbouring localities
- Pristol4.2 km · 1,270
- Gârla Mare7.8 km · 3,819
- Pătulele10 km · 3,328
- Jiana13 km · 4,902
- Gogoșu14 km · 4,279
- Vrata14 km · 1,888
- Vânători15 km · 1,766
- Cujmir18 km · 3,029
All localities in Mehedinți County
Localities of similar size
Population of Gruia over time
Gruia had 3,042 residents in 2016 and 3,006 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,959 |
| 2022 | 2,958 |
| 2023 | 2,947 |
| 2024 | 2,963 |
| 2025 | 2,994 |
| 2026 | 3,006 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mehedinți County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,742 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pristol, 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Gruia
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 | Gruia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,855 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 278 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gruia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.19 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,415 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,474 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,580 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 490.4 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,517 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.2 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,831 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gruia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.3 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,952 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gruia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 24.7% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 8 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gruia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 23.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 915 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gruia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.6 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,058 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gruia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gruia | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 148 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gruia
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 trade24 · 32.4%
- Transport and storage11 · 14.9%
- Manufacturing9 · 12.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 10.8%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services3 · 4.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 20.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 17.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 9.5%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 5.4%
- Forestry and logging3 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products3 · 4.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gruia?
Gruia has 3,006 residents (2026), ranking 1,582 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gruia?
Gruia covers 69.6 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Gruia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gruia went from 3,042 to 3,006, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Gruia?
Gruia is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.272, longitude 22.713.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Gruia?
In Gruia, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 24.7% (2026), ranking 8 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gruia?
In Gruia, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Gruia?
The nearest to Gruia are Pristol (4.2 km), Gârla Mare (7.8 km), Pătulele (10 km), Jiana (13 km), Gogoșu (14 km).