Gorgota: population and statistics
Gorgota has a population of 4,587 (2026) across 32.5 km², or 141 people per km². It ranks 870 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,587 residents
- 32.5 km²
- 141 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Gorgota ranks No. 46 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Gorgota, compared with an average of 1.57 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.6% in Gorgota, compared with an average of 1.4% in Prahova County and 2.0% nationally.
Gorgota: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (106 businesses).
Gorgota in numbers
Where is Gorgota?
Population of Gorgota over time
Gorgota had 5,147 residents in 2016 and 4,587 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,833 |
| 2022 | 4,759 |
| 2023 | 4,687 |
| 2024 | 4,658 |
| 2025 | 4,651 |
| 2026 | 4,587 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,552 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Puchenii Mari (7,815 residents), 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Gorgota
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 | Gorgota | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 622 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gorgota | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.86 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 538 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.31 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,378 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,093 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 869 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 456.3 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.8 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gorgota | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.06 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 515 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 377 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 289 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gorgota | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.9 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 491 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.58 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 355 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gorgota | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 890 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gorgota | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.6 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 816 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.43 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 453 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gorgota | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gorgota | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gorgota
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 trade132 · 23.2%
- Construction76 · 13.4%
- Transport and storage65 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services55 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing51 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 5.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical30 · 5.3%
- Other service activities26 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)106 · 18.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)74 · 13.0%
- Specialised construction activities65 · 11.4%
- Construction of buildings59 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines54 · 9.5%
- Civil engineering41 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities25 · 4.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gorgota?
Gorgota has 4,587 residents (2026), ranking 870 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gorgota?
Gorgota covers 32.5 km², with a density of 141 people per km².
Is the population of Gorgota growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gorgota went from 5,147 to 4,587, a change of −10.9%.
Where is Gorgota?
Gorgota is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.785, longitude 26.097.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gorgota?
In Gorgota, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,841 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Gorgota?
In Gorgota, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 2,803 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Gorgota?
The nearest to Gorgota are Puchenii Mari (3.7 km), Ciolpani (6.5 km), Tinosu (7.3 km), Balta Doamnei (7.3 km), Poienarii Burchii (7.4 km).