Jitia: population and statistics
Jitia has a population of 1,441 (2026) across 45.7 km², or 31.5 people per km². It ranks 2,778 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,441 residents
- 45.7 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Jitia ranks No. 70 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.5 ‰ in Jitia, compared with an average of 6.5 ‰ in Vrancea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 65.9 m³ in Jitia, compared with an average of 30.7 m³ in Vrancea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Jitia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Jitia in numbers
Where is Jitia?
Population of Jitia over time
Jitia had 1,647 residents in 2016 and 1,441 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,555 |
| 2022 | 1,528 |
| 2023 | 1,507 |
| 2024 | 1,506 |
| 2025 | 1,475 |
| 2026 | 1,441 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vrancea County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,401 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vintileasca, 2.8 km away.
All indicators for Jitia
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 | Jitia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 642 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 362 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jitia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.61 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 323 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.47 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 456 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 702 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,924 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 487.2 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,557 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.8 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,135 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jitia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.3 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,649 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.69 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,789 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jitia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Jitia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 65.9 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 213 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Jitia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 108 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,011 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Jitia
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 trade16 · 37.2%
- Transport and storage10 · 23.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing3 · 7.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 30.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 23.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 16.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 11.6%
- Forestry and logging3 · 7.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jitia?
Jitia has 1,441 residents (2026), ranking 2,778 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jitia?
Jitia covers 45.7 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Jitia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jitia went from 1,647 to 1,441, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Jitia?
Jitia is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.583, longitude 26.717.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jitia?
In Jitia, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,970 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Jitia?
In Jitia, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 65.9 m³ (2025), ranking 213 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Jitia?
The nearest to Jitia are Vintileasca (2.8 km), Bisoca (4.0 km), Sărulești (9.6 km), Mânzălești (11 km), Chiojdeni (12 km).