Ghimeș Facts
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Population | 446 |
| Male Population | 229 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 217 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -88.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -85.1% |
| Median Age | 39.8 years (Male: 38.7, Female: 41) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $14,229 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.56821, 26.08886 |
| Postal Codes | 607209, 607394 |
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Ghimeș Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,726 | 3,282 | 2,996 | 1,982 | 446 | 443 | 431 |
| Population Density | 993.6 / km² | 875.2 / km² | 798.9 / km² | 528.5 / km² | 118.9 / km² | 118.1 / km² | 114.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGhimeș Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 85.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghimeș | -88% | -86.4% | -85.1% |
| Bacău County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ghimeș Median Age
Median Age: 39.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghimeș | 39.8 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.7 yrs |
| Bacău County | 40.2 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 38.7 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ghimeș Population Density
Population Density: 119 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghimeș | 446 | 3.75 km² | 119 / km² |
| Bacău County | 541,593 | 6,620.8 km² | 81.8 / km² |
| Romania | 19.5 million | 238,387.8 km² | 81.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ghimeș Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Ghimeș Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,362 | $5,849 | $5,806 | $7,608 | $9,252 | $9,847 | $12,117 | $14,229 |
| Total GDP | $12.5M | $10.9M | $10.3M | $12.6M | $14.4M | $14.8M | $17.4M | $20.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Ghimeș CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghimeș | 2,012 tn | 4.51 tn | 536.6 tons/km² |
| Bacău County | 2,451,337 tn | 4.53 tn | 370.2 tons/km² |
| Romania | 86,961,323 tn | 4.46 tn | 364.8 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Ghimeș CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,012 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 536.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/5/19 | 9:05 PM | 4.4 | 94.7 km | 61,300 m | 6km WNW of Paltin, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/16 | 11:59 AM | 4.1 | 94.2 km | 90,000 m | 2km SW of Matacina, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/15 | 3:39 AM | 4.2 | 98.1 km | 75,800 m | 3km W of Paltin, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/12 | 2:20 AM | 4.3 | 99.8 km | 120,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/11 | 1:08 PM | 4.4 | 92.7 km | 6,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/09 | 8:27 PM | 4.5 | 99.6 km | 132,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/6/08 | 7:48 PM | 4.5 | 87.6 km | 24,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/08 | 6:32 AM | 3.2 | 80.7 km | 100,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/08 | 2:21 PM | 3.4 | 88.2 km | 170,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/08 | 4:25 AM | 3.3 | 98.6 km | 170,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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