Gostavățu: population and statistics
Gostavățu has a population of 2,508 (2026) across 46.6 km², or 53.8 people per km². It ranks 1,915 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,508 residents
- 46.6 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Gostavățu ranks No. 40 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 64.7 m² in Gostavățu, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Olt County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.20 ‰ in Gostavățu, compared with an average of 1.96 ‰ in Olt County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Gostavățu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Gostavățu in numbers
Where is Gostavățu?
Neighbouring localities
- Băbiciu4.1 km · 1,910
- Stoenești5.1 km · 2,064
- Traian6.4 km · 2,713
- Deveselu7.1 km · 2,963
- Dăneasa8.5 km · 3,178
- Scărișoara9.0 km · 2,905
- Sprâncenata9.1 km · 2,097
- Studina10 km · 2,501
Localities of similar size
Population of Gostavățu over time
Gostavățu had 2,865 residents in 2016 and 2,508 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,705 |
| 2022 | 2,631 |
| 2023 | 2,584 |
| 2024 | 2,566 |
| 2025 | 2,546 |
| 2026 | 2,508 |
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All indicators for Gostavățu
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 | Gostavățu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gostavățu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,364 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,764 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 543.9 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 970 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.7 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 340 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.82 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,664 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gostavățu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.1 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.59 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gostavățu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Gostavățu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.20 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 390 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Gostavățu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gostavățu
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 trade30 · 31.6%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage10 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services10 · 10.5%
- Construction9 · 9.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 7.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 6.3%
- Manufacturing4 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 23.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 14.7%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 11.6%
- Construction of buildings8 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 8.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 7.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities6 · 6.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 6.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles5 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gostavățu?
Gostavățu has 2,508 residents (2026), ranking 1,915 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gostavățu?
Gostavățu covers 46.6 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Gostavățu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gostavățu went from 2,865 to 2,508, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Gostavățu?
Gostavățu is in Olt County. Latitude 44.055, longitude 24.504.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Gostavățu?
In Gostavățu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 64.7 m² (2025), ranking 340 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gostavățu?
In Gostavățu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.20 ‰ (2024), ranking 390 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Gostavățu?
The nearest to Gostavățu are Băbiciu (4.1 km), Stoenești (5.1 km), Traian (6.4 km), Deveselu (7.1 km), Dăneasa (8.5 km).