Garoafa: population and statistics
Garoafa has a population of 4,712 (2026) across 71.3 km², or 66.1 people per km². It ranks 834 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,712 residents
- 71.3 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Garoafa ranks No. 19 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 4,062 ‰ in Garoafa, compared with an average of 376 ‰ in Vrancea County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.6% in Garoafa, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vrancea County and 2.0% nationally.
Garoafa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (61 businesses).
Garoafa in numbers
Where is Garoafa?
Population of Garoafa over time
Garoafa had 4,786 residents in 2016 and 4,712 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,803 |
| 2022 | 4,755 |
| 2023 | 4,757 |
| 2024 | 4,725 |
| 2025 | 4,735 |
| 2026 | 4,712 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vrancea County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Vrancea County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,990 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Odobești (9,448 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Garoafa
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 | Garoafa | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Garoafa | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.91 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,014 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,060 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 894 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 437.2 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,194 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.3 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.55 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 481 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Garoafa | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.4 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.27 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Garoafa | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Garoafa | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 8.0 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 67 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4,062 ‰ | 376 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 56 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59.8 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 190 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Garoafa | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Garoafa | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Garoafa
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 trade85 · 27.1%
- Transport and storage51 · 16.2%
- Construction32 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing30 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services25 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 5.1%
- Other service activities14 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 19.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 15.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines40 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities28 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings21 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering15 · 4.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles14 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities13 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Garoafa?
Garoafa has 4,712 residents (2026), ranking 834 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Garoafa?
Garoafa covers 71.3 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Garoafa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Garoafa went from 4,786 to 4,712, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Garoafa?
Garoafa is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.783, longitude 27.200.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Garoafa?
In Garoafa, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4,062 ‰ (2025), ranking 56 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Garoafa?
In Garoafa, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 2,803 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Garoafa?
The nearest to Garoafa are Odobești (7.5 km), Vânători (8.3 km), Focșani (9.4 km), Jariștea (10 km), Câmpineanca (11 km).