Galații Bistriței: population and statistics
Galații Bistriței has a population of 2,433 (2026) across 71.4 km², or 34.1 people per km². It ranks 1,961 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,433 residents
- 71.4 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Galații Bistriței ranks No. 42 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.93 ‰ in Galații Bistriței, compared with an average of 2.26 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.81 km in Galații Bistriței, compared with an average of 4.22 km in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.05 km nationally.
Galații Bistriței: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Galații Bistriței in numbers
Where is Galații Bistriței?
Population of Galații Bistriței over time
Galații Bistriței had 2,524 residents in 2016 and 2,433 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,509 |
| 2022 | 2,481 |
| 2023 | 2,468 |
| 2024 | 2,457 |
| 2025 | 2,452 |
| 2026 | 2,433 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,999 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mărișelu, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lechința (6,038 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Galații Bistriței
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 | Galații Bistriței | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Galații Bistriței | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.78 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 942 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.93 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 253 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,111 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,239 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 456.6 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,938 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.4 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,018 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.29 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 335 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Galații Bistriței | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.4 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.88 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 996 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Galații Bistriței | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,004 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Galații Bistriței | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.4 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,240 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.81 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 319 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Galații Bistriței | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Galații Bistriței | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Galații Bistriței
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 trade41 · 25.3%
- Construction23 · 14.2%
- Transport and storage22 · 13.6%
- Manufacturing15 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services13 · 8.0%
- Other service activities9 · 5.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 14.2%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 12.3%
- Construction of buildings15 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 9.3%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.4%
- Civil engineering9 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 5.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods8 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Galații Bistriței?
Galații Bistriței has 2,433 residents (2026), ranking 1,961 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Galații Bistriței?
Galații Bistriței covers 71.4 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Galații Bistriței growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Galații Bistriței went from 2,524 to 2,433, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Galații Bistriței?
Galații Bistriței is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 46.996, longitude 24.415.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Galații Bistriței?
In Galații Bistriței, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.93 ‰ (2025), ranking 253 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Galații Bistriței?
In Galații Bistriței, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.81 km (2025), ranking 319 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Galații Bistriței?
The nearest to Galații Bistriței are Mărișelu (7.1 km), Lechința (8.5 km), Sânmihaiu de Câmpie (11 km), Teaca (11 km), Șieu-Măgheruș (12 km).