Golești (Vrancea County): population and statistics
Golești has a population of 4,842 (2026) across 13.1 km², or 369 people per km². It ranks 792 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,842 residents
- 13.1 km²
- 369 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Golești ranks No. 15 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.74 km in Golești, compared with an average of 2.29 km in Vrancea County and 3.48 km nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 73.2 m² in Golești, compared with an average of 52.7 m² in Vrancea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Golești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (130 businesses).
Golești in numbers
Where is Golești?
Population of Golești over time
Golești had 4,529 residents in 2016 and 4,842 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,735 |
| 2022 | 4,735 |
| 2023 | 4,766 |
| 2024 | 4,817 |
| 2025 | 4,835 |
| 2026 | 4,842 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,839 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Focșani (85,334 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Golești
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 | Golești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 284 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 543 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,714 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Golești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.58 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,902 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.99 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 186 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,018 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 943 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 416.8 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 73.2 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 97 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.37 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 179 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Golești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.74 km | 2.29 km | 6.17 km | ranked 976 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 48 m³ | 2,158 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 943 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Golești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.7 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 391 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.10 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 877 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Golești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 632 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Golești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 376 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 779 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 512 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Golești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.5 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,625 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.25 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 797 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Golești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,629 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Golești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,983 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: Golești
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 trade165 · 24.4%
- Transport and storage78 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing74 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services74 · 10.9%
- Construction64 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical53 · 7.8%
- Other service activities42 · 6.2%
- Real estate27 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)130 · 19.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)102 · 15.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines64 · 9.5%
- Specialised construction activities62 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities51 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings40 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities35 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities31 · 4.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods28 · 4.1%
- Real estate activities27 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Golești?
Golești has 4,842 residents (2026), ranking 792 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Golești?
Golești covers 13.1 km², with a density of 369 people per km².
Is the population of Golești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Golești went from 4,529 to 4,842, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Golești?
Golești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.661, longitude 27.164.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Golești?
In Golești, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.74 km (2025), ranking 976 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Golești?
In Golești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 73.2 m² (2025), ranking 97 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Golești?
The nearest to Golești are Focșani (4.5 km), Câmpineanca (5.0 km), Cârligele (5.6 km), Slobozia Ciorăști (5.7 km), Milcovul (6.8 km).