Chiojdeni: population and statistics
Chiojdeni has a population of 2,284 (2026) across 71.3 km², or 32.0 people per km². It ranks 2,085 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,284 residents
- 71.3 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Chiojdeni ranks No. 50 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.4 ‰ in Chiojdeni, compared with an average of 37.8 ‰ in Vrancea County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 140 ‰ in Chiojdeni, compared with an average of 131 ‰ in Vrancea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Chiojdeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Chiojdeni in numbers
Where is Chiojdeni?
Population of Chiojdeni over time
Chiojdeni had 2,503 residents in 2016 and 2,284 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,420 |
| 2022 | 2,380 |
| 2023 | 2,380 |
| 2024 | 2,349 |
| 2025 | 2,318 |
| 2026 | 2,284 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,982 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumitrești (3,989 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Chiojdeni
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 | Chiojdeni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 728 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chiojdeni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.38 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,169 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 984 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,472 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.8 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,282 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.7 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chiojdeni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.4 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,985 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.31 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,316 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chiojdeni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chiojdeni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.0 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,267 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Chiojdeni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Chiojdeni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 140 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 423 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chiojdeni
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 trade21 · 34.4%
- Transport and storage9 · 14.8%
- Manufacturing6 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 8.2%
- Construction4 · 6.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 4.9%
- Administrative and support services3 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 27.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 21.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 14.8%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chiojdeni?
Chiojdeni has 2,284 residents (2026), ranking 2,085 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chiojdeni?
Chiojdeni covers 71.3 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Chiojdeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chiojdeni went from 2,503 to 2,284, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Chiojdeni?
Chiojdeni is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.550, longitude 26.867.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chiojdeni?
In Chiojdeni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,985 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chiojdeni?
In Chiojdeni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 140 ‰ (2025), ranking 423 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Chiojdeni?
The nearest to Chiojdeni are Dumitrești (5.5 km), Buda (6.1 km), Valea Salciei (7.0 km), Sărulești (11 km), Pardoși (12 km).