Ghimpețeni Facts
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population | 527 |
| Male Population | 265 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 262 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -51.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -41.9% |
| Median Age | 42.9 years (Male: 42.1, Female: 44) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,880 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.28101, 24.77458 |
| Postal Codes | 237281, 237282 |
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Ghimpețeni Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,077 | 1,101 | 907 | 647 | 527 | 494 | 472 |
| Population Density | 861.6 / km² | 880.8 / km² | 725.6 / km² | 517.6 / km² | 421.6 / km² | 395.2 / km² | 377.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGhimpețeni Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 41.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghimpețeni | -51.1% | -52.1% | -41.9% |
| Olt County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ghimpețeni Median Age
Median Age: 42.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghimpețeni | 42.9 yrs | 44 yrs | 42.1 yrs |
| Olt County | 41.9 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ghimpețeni Population Density
Population Density: 422 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghimpețeni | 527 | 1.25 km² | 422 / km² |
| Olt County | 391,149 | 5,497.5 km² | 71.2 / 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
Ghimpețeni 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
Ghimpețeni Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,655 | $973 | $1,665 | $2,822 | $4,409 | $5,518 | $5,284 | $6,880 |
| Total GDP | $7.2M | $4M | $6.6M | $10.7M | $16M | $19.3M | $17.2M | $22.3M |
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
Ghimpețeni CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghimpețeni | 2,203 tn | 4.18 tn | 1,762.1 tons/km² |
| Olt County | 1,632,630 tn | 4.17 tn | 297 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
Ghimpețeni CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,203 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,762.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24/14 | 7:39 PM | 4.1 | 57.8 km | 17,900 m | 3km NW of Corabia, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/08 | 4:04 AM | 3.1 | 88.9 km | 6,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/08 | 2:56 PM | 3.2 | 48.2 km | 80,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/05 | 2:50 PM | 3.6 | 93.1 km | 9,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/05 | 6:34 PM | 3.9 | 83.2 km | 10,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ghimpețeni
Ghimpeţeni is a commune in Olt County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Ghimpeţeni and Ghimpeţenii Noi. These were part of Nicolae Titulescu Commune until 2004, when they were split off.
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