Bălășești: population and statistics
Bălășești has a population of 2,018 (2026) across 60.6 km², or 33.3 people per km². It ranks 2,320 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,018 residents
- 60.6 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Bălășești ranks No. 52 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 20.8% in Bălășești, compared with an average of 2.6% in Galați County and 2.0% nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.7 ‰ in Bălășești, compared with an average of 22.6 ‰ in Galați County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Bălășești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Bălășești in numbers
Where is Bălășești?
Population of Bălășești over time
Bălășești had 2,351 residents in 2016 and 2,018 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,201 |
| 2022 | 2,133 |
| 2023 | 2,138 |
| 2024 | 2,104 |
| 2025 | 2,066 |
| 2026 | 2,018 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Galați County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,487 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bălăbănești, 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Bălășești
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 | Bălășești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 799 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.7 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 50 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 157 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălășești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.85 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 772 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,221 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,016 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 605.1 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 583 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.3 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,043 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălășești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.4 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,835 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.99 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,563 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălășești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 20.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 24 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bălășești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.8 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,007 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bălășești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălășești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălășești
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 trade18 · 31.0%
- Construction8 · 13.8%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 12.1%
- Transport and storage6 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing4 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services4 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 5.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 22.4%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 13.8%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 8.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 6.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering3 · 5.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălășești?
Bălășești has 2,018 residents (2026), ranking 2,320 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălășești?
Bălășești covers 60.6 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Bălășești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălășești went from 2,351 to 2,018, a change of −14.2%.
Where is Bălășești?
Bălășești is in Galați County. Latitude 46.099, longitude 27.670.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Bălășești?
In Bălășești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 20.8% (2026), ranking 24 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălășești?
In Bălășești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 50 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Bălășești?
The nearest to Bălășești are Bălăbănești (5.7 km), Grivița (8.1 km), Tutova (8.3 km), Cerțești (10 km), Pochidia (11 km).