Gușoeni: population and statistics
Gușoeni has a population of 1,199 (2026) across 36.9 km², or 32.5 people per km². It ranks 2,944 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,199 residents
- 36.9 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Gușoeni ranks No. 83 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 26.5 m² in Gușoeni, compared with an average of 47.4 m² in Vâlcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.7 ‰ in Gușoeni, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Gușoeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Gușoeni in numbers
Where is Gușoeni?
Population of Gușoeni over time
Gușoeni had 1,470 residents in 2016 and 1,199 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,343 |
| 2022 | 1,307 |
| 2023 | 1,272 |
| 2024 | 1,232 |
| 2025 | 1,220 |
| 2026 | 1,199 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,167 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Amărăști, 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Gușoeni
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 | Gușoeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.9 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.4 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 20 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gușoeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.83 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,811 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 965 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,507 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 804.8 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 116 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 26.5 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,151 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gușoeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.0 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.34 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 742 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gușoeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Gușoeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 680 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 273 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Gușoeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 223 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gușoeni
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 trade15 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage14 · 20.0%
- Manufacturing8 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services7 · 10.0%
- Construction6 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 18.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings5 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 7.1%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 7.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 5.7%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of beverages3 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gușoeni?
Gușoeni has 1,199 residents (2026), ranking 2,944 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gușoeni?
Gușoeni covers 36.9 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Gușoeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gușoeni went from 1,470 to 1,199, a change of −18.4%.
Where is Gușoeni?
Gușoeni is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.727, longitude 24.118.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Gușoeni?
In Gușoeni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 26.5 m² (2025), ranking 3,151 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gușoeni?
In Gușoeni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,138 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Gușoeni?
The nearest to Gușoeni are Amărăști (5.0 km), Crețeni (5.6 km), Mădulari (6.3 km), Mitrofani (7.6 km), Măciuca (8.4 km).