Giroc: population and statistics
Giroc has a population of 28,883 (2026) across 52.0 km², or 555 people per km². It ranks 80 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +158.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 28,883 residents
- 52.0 km²
- 555 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Giroc ranks No. 3 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 0.7 in Giroc, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Timiș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 43.07 ‰ in Giroc, compared with an average of 6.04 ‰ in Timiș County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Giroc: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,004 businesses).
Giroc in numbers
Where is Giroc?
Population of Giroc over time
Giroc had 11,154 residents in 2016 and 28,883 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,645 |
| 2022 | 21,578 |
| 2023 | 23,612 |
| 2024 | 25,390 |
| 2025 | 27,328 |
| 2026 | 28,883 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Timiș County for “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,284 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Șag, 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Giroc
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 | Giroc | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74.6 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 27 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.5 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 66 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 111 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,152 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Giroc | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.66 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,315 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.27 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 144 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 17,861 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 60 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 618.4 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 521 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.6 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 812 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43.07 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 5 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Giroc | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.24 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 715 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 489 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 163 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Giroc | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.1 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 42 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.18 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 29 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Giroc | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 320 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 142 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 | Giroc | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 393 ‰ | 712 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 431 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 821 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Giroc | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 54.1 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 340 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.10 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,063 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Giroc | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.59 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 301 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Giroc | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,121 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Giroc
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 trade1,508 · 16.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical1,138 · 12.5%
- Administrative and support services1,047 · 11.5%
- Construction944 · 10.4%
- Real estate761 · 8.4%
- Transport and storage622 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing583 · 6.4%
- Information and communication573 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,004 · 11.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)965 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities809 · 8.9%
- Real estate activities761 · 8.4%
- Construction of buildings671 · 7.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy554 · 6.1%
- Office administration and business support activities512 · 5.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities491 · 5.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines457 · 5.0%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing393 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Giroc?
Giroc has 28,883 residents (2026), ranking 80 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Giroc?
Giroc covers 52.0 km², with a density of 555 people per km².
Is the population of Giroc growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Giroc went from 11,154 to 28,883, a change of +158.9%.
Where is Giroc?
Giroc is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.682, longitude 21.245.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Giroc?
In Giroc, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,121 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Giroc?
In Giroc, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 43.07 ‰ (2025), ranking 5 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Giroc?
The nearest to Giroc are Șag (6.6 km), Moșnița Nouă (8.3 km), Timișoara (8.7 km), Pădureni (9.2 km), Parța (10 km).