Băneasa (Galați County): population and statistics
Băneasa has a population of 1,996 (2026) across 72.9 km², or 27.4 people per km². It ranks 2,335 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,996 residents
- 72.9 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Băneasa ranks No. 53 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 66.1 ‰ in Băneasa, compared with an average of 14.8 ‰ in Galați County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Băneasa, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Băneasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Băneasa in numbers
Where is Băneasa?
Population of Băneasa over time
Băneasa had 2,148 residents in 2016 and 1,996 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,032 |
| 2022 | 1,961 |
| 2023 | 1,932 |
| 2024 | 1,921 |
| 2025 | 1,914 |
| 2026 | 1,996 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,204 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Jorăști, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Bujor (9,855 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Băneasa
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 | Băneasa | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66.1 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 37 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băneasa | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.93 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 371 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 901 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,632 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 451.4 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băneasa | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.0 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.50 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,914 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băneasa | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 169 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băneasa | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.0 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,065 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Băneasa | 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 | Băneasa | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 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: Băneasa
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 · 25.4%
- Transport and storage11 · 15.5%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 15.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing7 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services6 · 8.5%
- Construction5 · 7.0%
- Other service activities3 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 19.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 15.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.7%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 12.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings4 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 5.6%
- Postal and courier activities3 · 4.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băneasa?
Băneasa has 1,996 residents (2026), ranking 2,335 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băneasa?
Băneasa covers 72.9 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Băneasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băneasa went from 2,148 to 1,996, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Băneasa?
Băneasa is in Galați County. Latitude 45.948, longitude 27.934.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băneasa?
In Băneasa, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 66.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 37 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băneasa?
In Băneasa, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Băneasa?
The nearest to Băneasa are Jorăști (7.1 km), Suceveni (8.1 km), Vârlezi (8.2 km), Târgu Bujor (9.4 km), Berești-Meria (14 km).