Girov: population and statistics
Girov has a population of 5,071 (2026) across 68.7 km², or 73.8 people per km². It ranks 731 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,071 residents
- 68.7 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Girov ranks No. 27 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 ‰ in Girov, compared with an average of 0.59 ‰ in Neamț County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.4 ‰ in Girov, compared with an average of 15.3 ‰ in Neamț County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Girov: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (128 businesses).
Girov in numbers
Where is Girov?
Population of Girov over time
Girov had 5,183 residents in 2016 and 5,071 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,014 |
| 2022 | 4,949 |
| 2023 | 4,983 |
| 2024 | 5,003 |
| 2025 | 5,068 |
| 2026 | 5,071 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,626 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dochia, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumbrava Roșie (8,980 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Girov
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 | Girov | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.4 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Girov | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.16 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 874 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.77 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,082 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,659 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 557 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 524.4 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.8 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,988 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,293 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Girov | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.1 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 447 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.17 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,519 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Girov | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Girov | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 428 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 407 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 680 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Girov | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.8 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,143 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Girov | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Girov | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Girov
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 trade158 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage86 · 11.9%
- Construction70 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services68 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing59 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical50 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services45 · 6.2%
- Real estate35 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)128 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)87 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines69 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities64 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities48 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities40 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings38 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities35 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities31 · 4.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services27 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Girov?
Girov has 5,071 residents (2026), ranking 731 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Girov?
Girov covers 68.7 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Girov growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Girov went from 5,183 to 5,071, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Girov?
Girov is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.938, longitude 26.494.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Girov?
In Girov, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 ‰ (2024), ranking 1,988 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Girov?
In Girov, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 407 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Girov?
The nearest to Girov are Dochia (6.0 km), Ștefan cel Mare (6.7 km), Dobreni (8.1 km), Săvinești (8.3 km), Dumbrava Roșie (9.0 km).