Băleni (Galați County): population and statistics
Băleni has a population of 2,137 (2026) across 67.5 km², or 31.6 people per km². It ranks 2,225 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,137 residents
- 67.5 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Băleni ranks No. 51 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.17 km in Băleni, compared with an average of 3.37 km in Galați County and 3.05 km nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.4 ‰ in Băleni, compared with an average of 14.8 ‰ in Galați County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Băleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Băleni in numbers
Where is Băleni?
Population of Băleni over time
Băleni had 2,441 residents in 2016 and 2,137 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,220 |
| 2022 | 2,155 |
| 2023 | 2,112 |
| 2024 | 2,134 |
| 2025 | 2,130 |
| 2026 | 2,137 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Galați County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,461 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Corni, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Bujor (9,855 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Băleni
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 | Băleni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.4 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băleni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.53 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 817 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.68 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 276 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,154 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,159 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 540.0 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,002 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.4 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,187 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băleni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.6 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.94 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băleni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băleni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.3 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,495 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.17 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 100 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Băleni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băleni
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 trade26 · 27.7%
- Transport and storage14 · 14.9%
- Construction10 · 10.6%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 10.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services7 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing5 · 5.3%
- Other service activities5 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 23.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 10.6%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 9.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 5.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products3 · 3.2%
- Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance3 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băleni?
Băleni has 2,137 residents (2026), ranking 2,225 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băleni?
Băleni covers 67.5 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Băleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băleni went from 2,441 to 2,137, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Băleni?
Băleni is in Galați County. Latitude 45.792, longitude 27.821.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băleni?
In Băleni, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.17 km (2025), ranking 100 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băleni?
In Băleni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 219 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Băleni?
The nearest to Băleni are Corni (7.9 km), Cuca (8.3 km), Suhurlui (8.7 km), Târgu Bujor (10 km), Fârțănești (11 km).