Galbenu: population and statistics
Galbenu has a population of 2,871 (2026) across 83.6 km², or 34.4 people per km². It ranks 1,667 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,871 residents
- 83.6 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Galbenu ranks No. 24 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 21.1% in Galbenu, compared with an average of 3.2% in Brăila County and 2.0% nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.5 ‰ in Galbenu, compared with an average of 34.9 ‰ in Brăila County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Galbenu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Galbenu in numbers
Where is Galbenu?
Population of Galbenu over time
Galbenu had 3,168 residents in 2016 and 2,871 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,036 |
| 2022 | 3,011 |
| 2023 | 2,965 |
| 2024 | 2,957 |
| 2025 | 2,892 |
| 2026 | 2,871 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,706 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Jirlău, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cochirleanca (5,005 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Galbenu
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 | Galbenu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Galbenu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.01 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,283 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,293 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,462 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,592 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 509.2 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,311 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.5 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 821 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Galbenu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.5 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,984 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.74 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,899 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Galbenu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 21.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 23 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Galbenu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.4 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,484 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Galbenu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Galbenu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 125 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Galbenu
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 trade24 · 32.4%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 14.9%
- Construction8 · 10.8%
- Transport and storage8 · 10.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 25.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 14.9%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 14.9%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 10.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 4.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities3 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Galbenu?
Galbenu has 2,871 residents (2026), ranking 1,667 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Galbenu?
Galbenu covers 83.6 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Galbenu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Galbenu went from 3,168 to 2,871, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Galbenu?
Galbenu is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.217, longitude 27.167.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Galbenu?
In Galbenu, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 21.1% (2026), ranking 23 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Galbenu?
In Galbenu, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,984 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Galbenu?
The nearest to Galbenu are Jirlău (5.6 km), Bălăceanu (5.7 km), Ghergheasa (6.1 km), Robeasca (6.9 km), Cochirleanca (10 km).