Gavojdia: population and statistics
Gavojdia has a population of 2,853 (2026) across 75.1 km², or 38.0 people per km². It ranks 1,681 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,853 residents
- 75.1 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Gavojdia ranks No. 57 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.05 ‰ in Gavojdia, compared with an average of 1.06 ‰ in Timiș County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.6 ‰ in Gavojdia, compared with an average of 23.1 ‰ in Timiș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Gavojdia: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (53 businesses).
Gavojdia in numbers
Where is Gavojdia?
Population of Gavojdia over time
Gavojdia had 2,954 residents in 2016 and 2,853 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,895 |
| 2022 | 2,881 |
| 2023 | 2,870 |
| 2024 | 2,913 |
| 2025 | 2,877 |
| 2026 | 2,853 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,513 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Criciova, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lugoj (43,052 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Gavojdia
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 | Gavojdia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.9 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 432 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.6 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gavojdia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.89 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,305 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.15 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,204 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,048 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 422.0 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,400 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.8 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.75 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 735 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gavojdia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.0 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 856 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.05 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gavojdia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 282 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gavojdia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.7 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,679 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.36 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 363 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gavojdia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 465 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 114 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gavojdia | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gavojdia
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 trade76 · 22.6%
- Transport and storage48 · 14.3%
- Administrative and support services39 · 11.6%
- Construction35 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing23 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 6.0%
- Real estate20 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 15.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 13.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities34 · 10.1%
- Construction of buildings24 · 7.1%
- Rental and leasing activities24 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering20 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities20 · 6.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities19 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gavojdia?
Gavojdia has 2,853 residents (2026), ranking 1,681 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gavojdia?
Gavojdia covers 75.1 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Gavojdia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gavojdia went from 2,954 to 2,853, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Gavojdia?
Gavojdia is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.609, longitude 22.016.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gavojdia?
In Gavojdia, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.05 ‰ (2024), ranking 114 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gavojdia?
In Gavojdia, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 170 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Gavojdia?
The nearest to Gavojdia are Criciova (4.4 km), Știuca (6.5 km), Sacu (10 km), Victor Vlad Delamarina (12 km), Lugoj (12 km).