Ghioroiu: population and statistics
Ghioroiu has a population of 1,289 (2026) across 77.5 km², or 16.6 people per km². It ranks 2,884 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,289 residents
- 77.5 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Ghioroiu ranks No. 80 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 12 ‰ in Ghioroiu, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,070 ‰ in Ghioroiu, compared with an average of 535.8 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Ghioroiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (7 businesses).
Ghioroiu in numbers
Where is Ghioroiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Lăcusteni5.2 km · 1,248
- Tălpaș6.3 km · 1,110
- Fărcaș9.4 km · 2,010
- Bălcești10 km · 4,925
- Zătreni11 km · 1,878
- Crușeț12 km · 3,003
- Bulzești13 km · 1,156
- Tetoiu13 km · 2,244
All localities in Vâlcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ghioroiu over time
Ghioroiu had 1,560 residents in 2016 and 1,289 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,379 |
| 2022 | 1,361 |
| 2023 | 1,328 |
| 2024 | 1,327 |
| 2025 | 1,316 |
| 2026 | 1,289 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,852 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lăcusteni, 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Ghioroiu
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 | Ghioroiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.4 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 45 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghioroiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.72 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 546 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,379 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,739 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,070 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 21 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.9 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,860 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghioroiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.7 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,825 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghioroiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 12 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,148 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghioroiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.3 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,399 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ghioroiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 740 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 331 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghioroiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 280 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghioroiu
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 trade10 · 23.3%
- Transport and storage7 · 16.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing3 · 7.0%
- Construction3 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 7.0%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghioroiu?
Ghioroiu has 1,289 residents (2026), ranking 2,884 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghioroiu?
Ghioroiu covers 77.5 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Ghioroiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghioroiu went from 1,560 to 1,289, a change of −17.4%.
Where is Ghioroiu?
Ghioroiu is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.674, longitude 23.829.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghioroiu?
In Ghioroiu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,148 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghioroiu?
In Ghioroiu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,070 ‰ (2025), ranking 21 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Ghioroiu?
The nearest to Ghioroiu are Lăcusteni (5.2 km), Tălpaș (6.3 km), Fărcaș (9.4 km), Bălcești (10 km), Zătreni (11 km).