Giarmata: population and statistics
Giarmata has a population of 8,397 (2026) across 71.7 km², or 117 people per km². It ranks 335 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +16.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,397 residents
- 71.7 km²
- 117 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Giarmata ranks No. 13 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.2 in Giarmata, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Timiș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.27 ‰ in Giarmata, compared with an average of 3.31 ‰ in Timiș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Giarmata: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (259 businesses).
Giarmata in numbers
Where is Giarmata?
Population of Giarmata over time
Giarmata had 7,223 residents in 2016 and 8,397 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,815 |
| 2022 | 7,912 |
| 2023 | 7,972 |
| 2024 | 8,032 |
| 2025 | 8,250 |
| 2026 | 8,397 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,041 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ghiroda, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumbrăvița (23,629 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Giarmata
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 | Giarmata | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.8 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 148 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,923 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Giarmata | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.06 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,237 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.27 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 45 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,189 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 404 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 379.8 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,848 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 71.1 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 138 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.77 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 69 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Giarmata | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.12 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 312 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 294 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 445 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Giarmata | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.6 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 107 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.38 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 92 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Giarmata | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 322 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 139 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Giarmata | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Giarmata | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.9 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,665 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.99 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,549 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Giarmata | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Giarmata | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Giarmata
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 trade379 · 19.9%
- Administrative and support services212 · 11.1%
- Construction209 · 11.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical204 · 10.7%
- Transport and storage167 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing144 · 7.6%
- Real estate136 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services91 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)259 · 13.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)215 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities184 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings144 · 7.6%
- Real estate activities136 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines124 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities118 · 6.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy103 · 5.4%
- Office administration and business support activities100 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities86 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Giarmata?
Giarmata has 8,397 residents (2026), ranking 335 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Giarmata?
Giarmata covers 71.7 km², with a density of 117 people per km².
Is the population of Giarmata growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Giarmata went from 7,223 to 8,397, a change of +16.3%.
Where is Giarmata?
Giarmata is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.847, longitude 21.315.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Giarmata?
In Giarmata, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Giarmata?
In Giarmata, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.27 ‰ (2025), ranking 45 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Giarmata?
The nearest to Giarmata are Ghiroda (6.3 km), Dumbrăvița (7.0 km), Pișchia (7.6 km), Remetea Mare (8.3 km), Sânandrei (10 km).