Ghimpețeni: population and statistics
Ghimpețeni has a population of 1,273 (2026) across 25.4 km², or 50.2 people per km². It ranks 2,895 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,273 residents
- 25.4 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Ghimpețeni ranks No. 97 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 35.8 m² in Ghimpețeni, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Olt County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 63.6 m³ in Ghimpețeni, compared with an average of 38.9 m³ in Olt County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Ghimpețeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Ghimpețeni in numbers
Where is Ghimpețeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Crâmpoia5.4 km · 3,220
- Nicolae Titulescu7.1 km · 1,087
- Tufeni7.3 km · 2,388
- Văleni7.9 km · 2,311
- Dobrotești9.4 km · 3,844
- Balaci11 km · 1,324
- Șerbănești11 km · 2,554
- Didești12 km · 974
Localities of similar size
Population of Ghimpețeni over time
Ghimpețeni had 1,478 residents in 2016 and 1,273 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,359 |
| 2022 | 1,342 |
| 2023 | 1,296 |
| 2024 | 1,276 |
| 2025 | 1,289 |
| 2026 | 1,273 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,552 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Crâmpoia (3,220 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Ghimpețeni
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 | Ghimpețeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 848 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.4 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 343 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghimpețeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.85 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 190 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 759 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,852 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 596.2 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 637 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,988 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghimpețeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.3 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.71 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 329 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghimpețeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghimpețeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 63.6 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 232 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghimpețeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghimpețeni
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 · 28.9%
- Construction12 · 14.5%
- Transport and storage12 · 14.5%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.4%
- Real estate3 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 21.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 16.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 12.0%
- Construction of buildings8 · 9.6%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 9.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 8.4%
- Civil engineering5 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 3.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghimpețeni?
Ghimpețeni has 1,273 residents (2026), ranking 2,895 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghimpețeni?
Ghimpețeni covers 25.4 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Ghimpețeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghimpețeni went from 1,478 to 1,273, a change of −13.9%.
Where is Ghimpețeni?
Ghimpețeni is in Olt County. Latitude 44.295, longitude 24.793.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Ghimpețeni?
In Ghimpețeni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 35.8 m² (2025), ranking 2,988 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ghimpețeni?
In Ghimpețeni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 63.6 m³ (2025), ranking 232 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Ghimpețeni?
The nearest to Ghimpețeni are Crâmpoia (5.4 km), Nicolae Titulescu (7.1 km), Tufeni (7.3 km), Văleni (7.9 km), Dobrotești (9.4 km).