Ghilad: population and statistics
Ghilad has a population of 2,136 (2026) across 113.2 km², or 18.9 people per km². It ranks 2,228 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,136 residents
- 113.2 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Ghilad ranks No. 76 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Ghilad, compared with an average of 0.8% in Timiș County and 2.0% nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.3 ‰ in Ghilad, compared with an average of 23.1 ‰ in Timiș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Ghilad: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (17 businesses).
Ghilad in numbers
Where is Ghilad?
Neighbouring localities
- Ciacova3.2 km · 5,603
- Banloc9.5 km · 3,007
- Deta10 km · 7,499
- Jebel11 km · 3,844
- Voiteg12 km · 2,373
- Livezile12 km · 1,595
- Giulvăz15 km · 3,266
- Giera15 km · 1,404
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ghilad over time
Ghilad had 2,052 residents in 2016 and 2,136 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,108 |
| 2022 | 2,099 |
| 2023 | 2,126 |
| 2024 | 2,124 |
| 2025 | 2,130 |
| 2026 | 2,136 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,860 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ciacova (5,603 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Ghilad
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 | Ghilad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,987 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghilad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.97 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 527 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.87 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 929 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,572 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 434.9 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,219 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.7 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 799 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,187 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghilad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.7 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.47 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,928 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghilad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 280 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 214 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghilad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.4 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,561 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ghilad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghilad | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghilad
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 · 21.2%
- Construction21 · 18.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing10 · 8.8%
- Transport and storage8 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services8 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings17 · 15.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 15.0%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 13.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 8.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering6 · 5.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 4.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 4.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghilad?
Ghilad has 2,136 residents (2026), ranking 2,228 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghilad?
Ghilad covers 113.2 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Ghilad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghilad went from 2,052 to 2,136, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Ghilad?
Ghilad is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.471, longitude 21.135.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Ghilad?
In Ghilad, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghilad?
In Ghilad, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,987 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Ghilad?
The nearest to Ghilad are Ciacova (3.2 km), Banloc (9.5 km), Deta (10 km), Jebel (11 km), Voiteg (12 km).