Gârcov: population and statistics
Gârcov has a population of 2,037 (2026) across 34.1 km², or 59.8 people per km². It ranks 2,305 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,037 residents
- 34.1 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Gârcov ranks No. 62 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.49 ‰ in Gârcov, compared with an average of 2.31 ‰ in Olt County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.8 ‰ in Gârcov, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Olt County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Gârcov: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Gârcov in numbers
Where is Gârcov?
Neighbouring localities
- Izbiceni4.2 km · 4,132
- Giuvărăști5.2 km · 1,908
- Tia Mare8.4 km · 3,750
- Corabia8.7 km · 15,704
- Islaz10 km · 4,285
- Saelele12 km · 1,873
- Cilieni13 km · 2,812
- Vișina14 km · 2,545
Localities of similar size
Population of Gârcov over time
Gârcov had 2,370 residents in 2016 and 2,037 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,209 |
| 2022 | 2,167 |
| 2023 | 2,119 |
| 2024 | 2,072 |
| 2025 | 2,054 |
| 2026 | 2,037 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,772 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Izbiceni (4,132 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Gârcov
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 | Gârcov | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gârcov | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 823 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,753 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 404.0 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,625 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.9 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gârcov | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.7 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,692 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.49 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,918 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gârcov | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gârcov | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.40 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 591 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gârcov | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Gârcov | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 895 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gârcov
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 trade20 · 25.6%
- Transport and storage11 · 14.1%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 10.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.7%
- Construction5 · 6.4%
- Real estate4 · 5.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 17.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 17.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 10.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 6.4%
- Real estate activities4 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering3 · 3.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 3.8%
- Postal and courier activities3 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gârcov?
Gârcov has 2,037 residents (2026), ranking 2,305 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gârcov?
Gârcov covers 34.1 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Gârcov growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gârcov went from 2,370 to 2,037, a change of −14.1%.
Where is Gârcov?
Gârcov is in Olt County. Latitude 43.779, longitude 24.611.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârcov?
In Gârcov, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.49 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,918 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârcov?
In Gârcov, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 307 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Gârcov?
The nearest to Gârcov are Izbiceni (4.2 km), Giuvărăști (5.2 km), Tia Mare (8.4 km), Corabia (8.7 km), Islaz (10 km).