Gologanu: population and statistics
Gologanu has a population of 2,833 (2026) across 38.4 km², or 73.7 people per km². It ranks 1,691 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,833 residents
- 38.4 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Gologanu ranks No. 41 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 30 ‰ in Gologanu, compared with an average of 167 ‰ in Vrancea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.2 ‰ in Gologanu, compared with an average of 6.5 ‰ in Vrancea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Gologanu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (46 businesses).
Gologanu in numbers
Where is Gologanu?
Population of Gologanu over time
Gologanu had 3,087 residents in 2016 and 2,833 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,973 |
| 2022 | 2,924 |
| 2023 | 2,886 |
| 2024 | 2,868 |
| 2025 | 2,869 |
| 2026 | 2,833 |
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All indicators for Gologanu
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 | Gologanu | 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) | 18.0 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gologanu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.79 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,827 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.76 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,089 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,219 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,018 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.3 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,290 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.2 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,121 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.76 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 730 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gologanu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.2 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,291 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.12 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,558 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gologanu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 30 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gologanu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.4 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,825 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.48 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 355 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gologanu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Gologanu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gologanu
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 trade64 · 24.5%
- Transport and storage31 · 11.9%
- Construction29 · 11.1%
- Manufacturing24 · 9.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services22 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 6.1%
- Information and communication10 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 17.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 17.2%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 9.2%
- Construction of buildings21 · 8.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 7.3%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 4.2%
- Civil engineering11 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gologanu?
Gologanu has 2,833 residents (2026), ranking 1,691 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gologanu?
Gologanu covers 38.4 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Gologanu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gologanu went from 3,087 to 2,833, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Gologanu?
Gologanu is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.602, longitude 27.292.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gologanu?
In Gologanu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,934 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gologanu?
In Gologanu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,790 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Gologanu?
The nearest to Gologanu are Răstoaca (5.9 km), Milcovul (6.2 km), Slobozia Ciorăști (7.4 km), Tătăranu (10 km), Vulturu (10 km).