Băile Govora: population and statistics
Băile Govora has a population of 2,448 (2026) across 13.5 km², or 182 people per km². It ranks 1,951 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,448 residents
- 13.5 km²
- 182 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Băile Govora ranks No. 47 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 52.2 nights in Băile Govora, compared with an average of 5.2 nights in Vâlcea County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.68 ‰ in Băile Govora, compared with an average of 2.20 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Băile Govora: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Băile Govora in numbers
Where is Băile Govora?
Population of Băile Govora over time
Băile Govora had 2,868 residents in 2016 and 2,448 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,653 |
| 2022 | 2,586 |
| 2023 | 2,536 |
| 2024 | 2,509 |
| 2025 | 2,491 |
| 2026 | 2,448 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,887 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Păușești, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihăești (7,045 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Băile Govora
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 | Băile Govora | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,993 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.9 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 449 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băile Govora | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.95 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 529 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,239 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,402 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,697 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 572.7 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 759 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.3 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,455 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Băile Govora | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.35 km | 3.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 595 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 548 m³ | 5,351 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 122 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băile Govora | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.9 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,389 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.82 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,701 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băile Govora | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 254 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 281 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Băile Govora | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 52.2 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 12 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11,721 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 24 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 427.7 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 31 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băile Govora | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 67.4 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 206 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.48 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 199 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Băile Govora | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.68 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 106 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.23 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 131 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băile Govora | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,859 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băile Govora
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 trade36 · 19.9%
- Transport and storage26 · 14.4%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 11.0%
- Construction18 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing12 · 6.6%
- Real estate10 · 5.5%
- Administrative and support services10 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 14.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 10.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings13 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 7.2%
- Real estate activities10 · 5.5%
- Accommodation8 · 4.4%
- Civil engineering6 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băile Govora?
Băile Govora has 2,448 residents (2026), ranking 1,951 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băile Govora?
Băile Govora covers 13.5 km², with a density of 182 people per km².
Is the population of Băile Govora growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băile Govora went from 2,868 to 2,448, a change of −14.6%.
Where is Băile Govora?
Băile Govora is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.080, longitude 24.180.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Băile Govora?
In Băile Govora, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 52.2 nights (2025), ranking 12 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băile Govora?
In Băile Govora, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.68 ‰ (2024), ranking 106 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Băile Govora?
The nearest to Băile Govora are Păușești (4.0 km), Bunești (4.7 km), Pietrari (6.0 km), Mihăești (7.0 km), Frâncești (7.6 km).