Gârleni: population and statistics
Gârleni has a population of 6,972 (2026) across 35.8 km², or 195 people per km². It ranks 443 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,972 residents
- 35.8 km²
- 195 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Gârleni ranks No. 19 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Gârleni, compared with an average of 2.5 per 10,000 inh. in Bacău County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 359.2 ‰ in Gârleni, compared with an average of 421.9 ‰ in Bacău County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Gârleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (84 businesses).
Gârleni in numbers
Where is Gârleni?
Population of Gârleni over time
Gârleni had 7,101 residents in 2016 and 6,972 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,060 |
| 2022 | 7,052 |
| 2023 | 7,063 |
| 2024 | 7,020 |
| 2025 | 7,011 |
| 2026 | 6,972 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,007 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Racova, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mărgineni (10,643 residents), 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Gârleni
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 | Gârleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gârleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,089 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,504 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 629 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 359.2 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,968 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.6 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 667 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,779 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gârleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.3 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.86 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,797 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gârleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gârleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 135 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 729 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,061 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Gârleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gârleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gârleni
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 trade102 · 20.1%
- Construction86 · 16.9%
- Transport and storage69 · 13.6%
- Administrative and support services42 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services36 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing33 · 6.5%
- Other service activities33 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities84 · 16.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)75 · 14.8%
- Construction of buildings67 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines58 · 11.4%
- Civil engineering37 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities34 · 6.7%
- Rental and leasing activities22 · 4.3%
- Real estate activities21 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gârleni?
Gârleni has 6,972 residents (2026), ranking 443 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gârleni?
Gârleni covers 35.8 km², with a density of 195 people per km².
Is the population of Gârleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gârleni went from 7,101 to 6,972, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Gârleni?
Gârleni is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.667, longitude 26.800.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârleni?
In Gârleni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârleni?
In Gârleni, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 359.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,968 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Gârleni?
The nearest to Gârleni are Racova (5.3 km), Itești (5.4 km), Berești-Bistrița (6.1 km), Hemeiuș (6.7 km), Mărgineni (8.1 km).