Giera: population and statistics
Giera has a population of 1,404 (2026) across 92.0 km², or 15.3 people per km². It ranks 2,807 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,404 residents
- 92.0 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Giera ranks No. 90 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.42 ‰ in Giera, compared with an average of 1.06 ‰ in Timiș County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.6 ‰ in Giera, compared with an average of 7.2 ‰ in Timiș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Giera: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Giera in numbers
Where is Giera?
Neighbouring localities
- Livezile8.0 km · 1,595
- Foeni10 km · 1,720
- Banloc14 km · 3,007
- Giulvăz14 km · 3,266
- Ghilad15 km · 2,136
- Ciacova16 km · 5,603
- Otelec18 km · 1,805
- Deta21 km · 7,499
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Giera over time
Giera had 1,461 residents in 2016 and 1,404 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,470 |
| 2022 | 1,447 |
| 2023 | 1,427 |
| 2024 | 1,426 |
| 2025 | 1,400 |
| 2026 | 1,404 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,878 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Livezile, 8.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Banloc (3,007 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Giera
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 | Giera | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 807 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,951 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,873 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Giera | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.05 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,267 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 807 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,782 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 574.8 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 744 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.4 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,562 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Giera | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.0 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,003 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.71 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Giera | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 192 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 421 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Giera | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 63.4 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 233 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.98 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 395 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Giera | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.42 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 337 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.42 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 34 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 539 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Giera | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 366 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Giera
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 trade35 · 31.0%
- Transport and storage15 · 13.3%
- Construction11 · 9.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 7.1%
- Real estate7 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 20.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 15.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings9 · 8.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 6.2%
- Real estate activities7 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Giera?
Giera has 1,404 residents (2026), ranking 2,807 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Giera?
Giera covers 92.0 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Giera growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Giera went from 1,461 to 1,404, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Giera?
Giera is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.423, longitude 20.957.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Giera?
In Giera, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.42 ‰ (2024), ranking 34 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Giera?
In Giera, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,951 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Giera?
The nearest to Giera are Livezile (8.0 km), Foeni (10 km), Banloc (14 km), Giulvăz (14 km), Ghilad (15 km).