Regional economic and demographic trends in Timiș and Gorj

Regional economic and demographic data from Romania show varying trends in Timiș and Gorj counties. In Timiș, the unemployment rate remained stable at 1.07% at the end of September, with 3,595 registered unemployed individuals. The private sector reported 2,567 job vacancies.

In Gorj, the labor market faces challenges as the number of employees decreased by over 3,300 compared to July 2025, while unemployment rose to 4.5%, exceeding the national average. Average net salaries in Gorj reached 4,768 lei, which remains 18.1% below the national average.

Demographic data for Gorj also indicates a negative natural increase. In July, the county recorded 176 live births against 324 deaths, resulting in a net loss of 148 people. Conversely, the number of marriages increased to 202, while divorce rates saw a significant decline.