Cavadinești: population and statistics
Cavadinești has a population of 2,740 (2026) across 110.8 km², or 24.7 people per km². It ranks 1,756 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,740 residents
- 110.8 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Cavadinești ranks No. 40 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 39.4 ‰ in Cavadinești, compared with an average of 14.8 ‰ in Galați County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 12.7% in Cavadinești, compared with an average of 2.6% in Galați County and 2.0% nationally.
Cavadinești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Cavadinești in numbers
Where is Cavadinești?
Population of Cavadinești over time
Cavadinești had 3,042 residents in 2016 and 2,740 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,823 |
| 2022 | 2,754 |
| 2023 | 2,693 |
| 2024 | 2,687 |
| 2025 | 2,696 |
| 2026 | 2,740 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,513 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Blăgești, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Murgeni (8,166 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Cavadinești
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 | Cavadinești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39.4 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 117 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,126 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 348 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cavadinești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.37 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 247 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.73 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,925 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,775 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,170 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 647.8 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 414 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.3 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,405 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cavadinești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.3 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.46 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cavadinești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 117 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cavadinești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.9 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,925 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Cavadinești | 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) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cavadinești
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 trade21 · 23.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 17.0%
- Transport and storage12 · 13.6%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 10.2%
- Construction8 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 18.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 14.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 10.2%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.8%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering4 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cavadinești?
Cavadinești has 2,740 residents (2026), ranking 1,756 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cavadinești?
Cavadinești covers 110.8 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Cavadinești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cavadinești went from 3,042 to 2,740, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Cavadinești?
Cavadinești is in Galați County. Latitude 46.067, longitude 28.017.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cavadinești?
In Cavadinești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 39.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 117 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Cavadinești?
In Cavadinești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 12.7% (2026), ranking 117 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Cavadinești?
The nearest to Cavadinești are Blăgești (7.2 km), Berești-Meria (7.6 km), Suceveni (9.2 km), Berești (10 km), Mălușteni (14 km).