Galda de Jos: population and statistics
Galda de Jos has a population of 4,211 (2026) across 101.3 km², or 41.6 people per km². It ranks 991 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,211 residents
- 101.3 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Galda de Jos ranks No. 18 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 718 ‰ in Galda de Jos, compared with an average of 268 ‰ in Alba County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Galda de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (85 businesses).
Galda de Jos in numbers
Where is Galda de Jos?
Neighbouring localities
- Stremț4.4 km · 2,357
- Cricău4.5 km · 1,910
- Teiuș9.0 km · 6,823
- Ighiu9.5 km · 7,231
- Râmeț12 km · 503
- Întregalde13 km · 519
- Sântimbru14 km · 3,003
- Rădești14 km · 1,228
Localities of similar size
Population of Galda de Jos over time
Galda de Jos had 4,410 residents in 2016 and 4,211 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,341 |
| 2022 | 4,290 |
| 2023 | 4,262 |
| 2024 | 4,242 |
| 2025 | 4,223 |
| 2026 | 4,211 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,182 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Galda de Jos
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 | Galda de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Galda de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.70 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,588 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.09 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 527 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,105 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 862 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 499.9 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 71.8 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 121 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.19 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Galda de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.35 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 111 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,932 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 5 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Galda de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.9 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 315 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.99 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 278 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Galda de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 718 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 12 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Galda de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 229 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 593 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 475 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Galda de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.3 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,323 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.27 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 610 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Galda de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Galda de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Galda de Jos
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 trade123 · 19.4%
- Transport and storage70 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing61 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical55 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services55 · 8.7%
- Construction51 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services39 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing37 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)85 · 13.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)84 · 13.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines63 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities43 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities33 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities33 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services31 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings30 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 4.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy28 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Galda de Jos?
Galda de Jos has 4,211 residents (2026), ranking 991 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Galda de Jos?
Galda de Jos covers 101.3 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Galda de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Galda de Jos went from 4,410 to 4,211, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Galda de Jos?
Galda de Jos is in Alba County. Latitude 46.224, longitude 23.568.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Galda de Jos?
In Galda de Jos, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,932 m³ (2025), ranking 5 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Galda de Jos?
In Galda de Jos, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 718 ‰ (2024), ranking 12 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Galda de Jos?
The nearest to Galda de Jos are Stremț (4.4 km), Cricău (4.5 km), Teiuș (9.0 km), Ighiu (9.5 km), Râmeț (12 km).