Barcea: population and statistics
Barcea has a population of 6,422 (2026) across 61.3 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 501 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,422 residents
- 61.3 km²
- 105 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Barcea ranks No. 17 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 347.7 ‰ in Barcea, compared with an average of 394.0 ‰ in Galați County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Barcea, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Barcea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (96 businesses).
Barcea in numbers
Where is Barcea?
Population of Barcea over time
Barcea had 6,464 residents in 2016 and 6,422 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,444 |
| 2022 | 6,461 |
| 2023 | 6,412 |
| 2024 | 6,429 |
| 2025 | 6,459 |
| 2026 | 6,422 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,581 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Drăgănești, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ivești (10,009 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Barcea
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 | Barcea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,569 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Barcea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.56 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,908 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,549 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,233 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 767 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 347.7 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,028 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.1 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.56 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 823 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Barcea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.3 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.49 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,260 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Barcea | 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) | 10.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 181 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Barcea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.3 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,445 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.17 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 485 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Barcea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Barcea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Barcea
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 trade132 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage82 · 14.2%
- Construction70 · 12.1%
- Administrative and support services68 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing61 · 10.5%
- Accommodation and food services33 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical30 · 5.2%
- Other service activities26 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)96 · 16.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 14.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines77 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities64 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings57 · 9.8%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products40 · 6.9%
- Civil engineering40 · 6.9%
- Rental and leasing activities39 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities32 · 5.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities29 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barcea?
Barcea has 6,422 residents (2026), ranking 501 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Barcea?
Barcea covers 61.3 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Barcea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Barcea went from 6,464 to 6,422, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Barcea?
Barcea is in Galați County. Latitude 45.757, longitude 27.485.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Barcea?
In Barcea, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 347.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,028 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Barcea?
In Barcea, “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 Barcea?
The nearest to Barcea are Drăgănești (4.4 km), Umbrărești (6.4 km), Movileni (8.2 km), Ivești (11 km), Tecuci (11 km).