Ghiroda: population and statistics
Ghiroda has a population of 10,144 (2026) across 34.1 km², or 297 people per km². It ranks 256 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +51.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,144 residents
- 34.1 km²
- 297 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Ghiroda ranks No. 10 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 126.6 ‰ in Ghiroda, compared with an average of 79.2 ‰ in Timiș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.0 in Ghiroda, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Timiș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Ghiroda: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (457 businesses).
Ghiroda in numbers
Where is Ghiroda?
Population of Ghiroda over time
Ghiroda had 6,696 residents in 2016 and 10,144 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,164 |
| 2022 | 8,434 |
| 2023 | 8,862 |
| 2024 | 9,376 |
| 2025 | 9,729 |
| 2026 | 10,144 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Timiș County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,780 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bucovăț, 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Ghiroda
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 | Ghiroda | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58.6 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 47 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 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) | 8.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghiroda | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.28 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,458 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.21 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 39 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,836 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 218 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 476.7 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,686 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 70.0 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 161 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.60 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 36 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ghiroda | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.24 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 299 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 815 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 42 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghiroda | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.6 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 25 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.28 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 60 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghiroda | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 335 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 118 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ghiroda | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,321 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghiroda | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.7 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 760 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.68 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 426 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ghiroda | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.99 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 495 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghiroda | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,084 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghiroda
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 trade692 · 17.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical463 · 11.9%
- Administrative and support services451 · 11.5%
- Construction377 · 9.7%
- Real estate333 · 8.5%
- Transport and storage300 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing289 · 7.4%
- Information and communication197 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)457 · 11.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)435 · 11.1%
- Real estate activities333 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities313 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings254 · 6.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy244 · 6.2%
- Office administration and business support activities219 · 5.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines204 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities196 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities192 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghiroda?
Ghiroda has 10,144 residents (2026), ranking 256 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghiroda?
Ghiroda covers 34.1 km², with a density of 297 people per km².
Is the population of Ghiroda growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghiroda went from 6,696 to 10,144, a change of +51.5%.
Where is Ghiroda?
Ghiroda is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.791, longitude 21.323.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghiroda?
In Ghiroda, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 126.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 25 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghiroda?
In Ghiroda, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.0 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,084 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Ghiroda?
The nearest to Ghiroda are Bucovăț (6.1 km), Dumbrăvița (6.2 km), Giarmata (6.3 km), Timișoara (8.0 km), Remetea Mare (8.4 km).