Bălăbănești: population and statistics
Bălăbănești has a population of 1,822 (2026) across 59.9 km², or 30.4 people per km². It ranks 2,492 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,822 residents
- 59.9 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Bălăbănești ranks No. 61 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.1 ‰ in Bălăbănești, compared with an average of 22.6 ‰ in Galați County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 7.9% in Bălăbănești, compared with an average of 2.6% in Galați County and 2.0% nationally.
Bălăbănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Bălăbănești in numbers
Where is Bălăbănești?
Population of Bălăbănești over time
Bălăbănești had 2,065 residents in 2016 and 1,822 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,916 |
| 2022 | 1,902 |
| 2023 | 1,875 |
| 2024 | 1,866 |
| 2025 | 1,856 |
| 2026 | 1,822 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,392 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bălășești, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vinderei (3,386 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Bălăbănești
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 | Bălăbănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălăbănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.64 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 319 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.65 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,157 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,050 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,347 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 576.3 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 732 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.9 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,645 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.10 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,076 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălăbănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.4 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,782 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.65 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,995 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălăbănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 341 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bălăbănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.6 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,953 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălăbănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălăbănești
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 trade17 · 27.4%
- Transport and storage12 · 19.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 9.7%
- Construction6 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing5 · 8.1%
- Real estate3 · 4.8%
- Administrative and support services3 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 24.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 14.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 12.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 12.9%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 8.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings4 · 6.5%
- Forestry and logging3 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities3 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălăbănești?
Bălăbănești has 1,822 residents (2026), ranking 2,492 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălăbănești?
Bălăbănești covers 59.9 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Bălăbănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălăbănești went from 2,065 to 1,822, a change of −11.8%.
Where is Bălăbănești?
Bălăbănești is in Galați County. Latitude 46.100, longitude 27.744.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălăbănești?
In Bălăbănești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 325 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Bălăbănești?
In Bălăbănești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 7.9% (2026), ranking 341 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Bălăbănești?
The nearest to Bălăbănești are Bălășești (5.7 km), Rădești (6.3 km), Vinderei (6.7 km), Grivița (9.9 km), Berești (11 km).