Gugești: population and statistics
Gugești has a population of 6,229 (2026) across 35.9 km², or 174 people per km². It ranks 523 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,229 residents
- 35.9 km²
- 174 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Gugești ranks No. 11 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Gugești, compared with an average of 3.1 per 10,000 inh. in Vrancea County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 ‰ in Gugești, compared with an average of 0.51 ‰ in Vrancea County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Gugești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (78 businesses).
Gugești in numbers
Where is Gugești?
Population of Gugești over time
Gugești had 6,738 residents in 2016 and 6,229 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,568 |
| 2022 | 6,478 |
| 2023 | 6,408 |
| 2024 | 6,344 |
| 2025 | 6,288 |
| 2026 | 6,229 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,027 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dumbrăveni, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slobozia Bradului (10,847 residents), 9.9 km away.
All indicators for Gugești
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 | Gugești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gugești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.50 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,146 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.05 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 541 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,604 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 585 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 418.0 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,452 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.5 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,315 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.41 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 522 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gugești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.8 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.41 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gugești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gugești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.1 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,585 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.66 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 932 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gugești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gugești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gugești
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 trade99 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage52 · 12.0%
- Manufacturing44 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services44 · 10.1%
- Construction43 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 5.5%
- Other service activities18 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)78 · 18.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines43 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities38 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities36 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings28 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities23 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 3.7%
- Real estate activities15 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gugești?
Gugești has 6,229 residents (2026), ranking 523 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gugești?
Gugești covers 35.9 km², with a density of 174 people per km².
Is the population of Gugești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gugești went from 6,738 to 6,229, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Gugești?
Gugești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.567, longitude 27.133.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gugești?
In Gugești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gugești?
In Gugești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,070 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Gugești?
The nearest to Gugești are Dumbrăveni (3.2 km), Popești (5.2 km), Urechești (5.4 km), Sihlea (7.5 km), Slobozia Ciorăști (7.6 km).