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Gorj, Romania
Main town: Târgu Jiu · Population 501,369 · 4,388 km²
- Population501,369people · 2025Rank 19 of 42 in Romania
- Unemployment rate6.7%share of the labour force · 2025Rank 27 of 42 in Romania
- Average gross wage€947per month, gross · 2025Rank 7 of 42 in Romania
- Manufacturing employees52,783people · 2025Rank 10 of 42 in Romania
- GDP per head46index, EU27 = 100 · 2025Rank 32 of 42 in Romania
- Active companies47companies · 2025Rank 20 of 42 in Romania
Trends
Unemployment rate6.7%
Average gross wage€947
Top sectors by employment
Employees by sector
- Wholesale trade16,125
- Manufacture of leather and related products15,927
- Manufacture of food products12,913
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products9,510
- Computer programming and consultancy8,479
Neighbouring regions
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- Gorj
- Mehedinți
- Vâlcea
- Dolj
- Hunedoara
Who else hires here
The largest employers within commuting distance of Gorj, with 5-year headcount trends.
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10-year cost
Labour, property and tax costs of a site in Gorj over ten years, net of state aid.
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Commute zones from Târgu Jiu
Working-age people within 30, 45 and 60 minutes by car, on the OSM road network.
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Data as of 2025
Sources: Demo data — not real