Cerțești: population and statistics
Cerțești has a population of 2,190 (2026) across 63.6 km², or 34.4 people per km². It ranks 2,181 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,190 residents
- 63.6 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Cerțești ranks No. 50 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 30 ‰ in Cerțești, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.1 ‰ in Cerțești, compared with an average of 5.4 ‰ in Galați County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Cerțești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Cerțești in numbers
Where is Cerțești?
Population of Cerțești over time
Cerțești had 2,404 residents in 2016 and 2,190 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,312 |
| 2022 | 2,283 |
| 2023 | 2,242 |
| 2024 | 2,216 |
| 2025 | 2,220 |
| 2026 | 2,190 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,908 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pochidia, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Corod (7,156 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Cerțești
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 | Cerțești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cerțești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.53 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 329 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,048 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,351 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 478.5 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,668 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cerțești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.8 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,609 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.83 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,823 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cerțești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 30 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cerțești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.9 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,274 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,151 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Cerțești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cerțești
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 trade25 · 20.7%
- Transport and storage19 · 15.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 11.6%
- Construction14 · 11.6%
- Administrative and support services11 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing8 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 14.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 10.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 4.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cerțești?
Cerțești has 2,190 residents (2026), ranking 2,181 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cerțești?
Cerțești covers 63.6 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Cerțești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cerțești went from 2,404 to 2,190, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Cerțești?
Cerțești is in Galați County. Latitude 46.017, longitude 27.617.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cerțești?
In Cerțești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,934 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cerțești?
In Cerțești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,830 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Cerțești?
The nearest to Cerțești are Pochidia (5.8 km), Corod (9.0 km), Ghidigeni (9.4 km), Bălășești (10 km), Drăgușeni (10 km).