Galicea Mare: population and statistics
Galicea Mare has a population of 3,804 (2026) across 58.9 km², or 64.6 people per km². It ranks 1,155 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,804 residents
- 58.9 km²
- 65 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Galicea Mare ranks No. 38 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 25 ‰ in Galicea Mare, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.79 ‰ in Galicea Mare, compared with an average of 0.65 ‰ in Dolj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Galicea Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (54 businesses).
Galicea Mare in numbers
Where is Galicea Mare?
Neighbouring localities
- Galiciuica5.8 km · 1,288
- Izvoare7.3 km · 1,360
- Băilești8.1 km · 18,450
- Moțăței10 km · 6,277
- Caraula10 km · 2,527
- Giubega11 km · 1,915
- Cioroiași13 km · 1,289
- Unirea13 km · 3,485
Localities of similar size
Population of Galicea Mare over time
Galicea Mare had 4,103 residents in 2016 and 3,804 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,903 |
| 2022 | 3,874 |
| 2023 | 3,864 |
| 2024 | 3,849 |
| 2025 | 3,870 |
| 2026 | 3,804 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,242 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Galiciuica, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băilești (18,450 residents), 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Galicea Mare
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 | Galicea Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 589 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Galicea Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.31 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,681 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,378 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,921 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,041 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 505.0 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,355 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.5 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,095 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Galicea Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.9 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.68 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 609 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Galicea Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 25 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,044 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.5% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 301 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Galicea Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.8 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,672 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Galicea Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 724 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 315 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Galicea Mare | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Galicea Mare
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 trade69 · 25.2%
- Transport and storage52 · 19.0%
- Manufacturing24 · 8.8%
- Construction24 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services18 · 6.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 6.2%
- Other service activities15 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 19.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 15.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 13.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 8.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings13 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 4.0%
- Real estate activities10 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Galicea Mare?
Galicea Mare has 3,804 residents (2026), ranking 1,155 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Galicea Mare?
Galicea Mare covers 58.9 km², with a density of 65 people per km².
Is the population of Galicea Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Galicea Mare went from 4,103 to 3,804, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Galicea Mare?
Galicea Mare is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.097, longitude 23.311.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Galicea Mare?
In Galicea Mare, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,044 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Galicea Mare?
In Galicea Mare, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.79 ‰ (2024), ranking 315 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Galicea Mare?
The nearest to Galicea Mare are Galiciuica (5.8 km), Izvoare (7.3 km), Băilești (8.1 km), Moțăței (10 km), Caraula (10 km).