Gălbinași (Călărași County): population and statistics
Gălbinași has a population of 3,715 (2026) across 19.5 km², or 191 people per km². It ranks 1,194 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,715 residents
- 19.5 km²
- 191 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Gălbinași ranks No. 25 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Gălbinași, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 78.1 m² in Gălbinași, compared with an average of 47.7 m² in Călărași County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Gălbinași: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (53 businesses).
Gălbinași in numbers
Where is Gălbinași?
Population of Gălbinași over time
Gălbinași had 3,667 residents in 2016 and 3,715 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,618 |
| 2022 | 3,581 |
| 2023 | 3,552 |
| 2024 | 3,664 |
| 2025 | 3,709 |
| 2026 | 3,715 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Călărași County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,727 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vasilați, 3.3 km away.
All indicators for Gălbinași
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 | Gălbinași | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 928 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gălbinași | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.38 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,951 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,301 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,879 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 350.2 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,016 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 78.1 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 45 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gălbinași | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.0 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,447 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.77 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 574 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gălbinași | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Gălbinași | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gălbinași | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 160 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 260 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gălbinași
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 trade62 · 25.0%
- Construction53 · 21.4%
- Administrative and support services27 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage21 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing18 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 6.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12 · 4.8%
- Real estate8 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 21.4%
- Construction of buildings46 · 18.5%
- Specialised construction activities44 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 8.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 8.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities18 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 6.9%
- Civil engineering13 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 3.6%
- Real estate activities8 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gălbinași?
Gălbinași has 3,715 residents (2026), ranking 1,194 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gălbinași?
Gălbinași covers 19.5 km², with a density of 191 people per km².
Is the population of Gălbinași growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gălbinași went from 3,667 to 3,715, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Gălbinași?
Gălbinași is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.318, longitude 26.417.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gălbinași?
In Gălbinași, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Gălbinași?
In Gălbinași, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 78.1 m² (2025), ranking 45 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Gălbinași?
The nearest to Gălbinași are Vasilați (3.3 km), Plătărești (5.3 km), Sohatu (6.6 km), Frumușani (6.9 km), Fundeni (9.7 km).