Corni (Galați County): population and statistics
Corni has a population of 1,949 (2026) across 54.2 km², or 36.0 people per km². It ranks 2,371 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,949 residents
- 54.2 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Corni ranks No. 54 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Corni, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 9.7 m³ in Corni, compared with an average of 27.6 m³ in Galați County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Corni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Corni in numbers
Where is Corni?
Population of Corni over time
Corni had 2,242 residents in 2016 and 1,949 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,090 |
| 2022 | 2,047 |
| 2023 | 2,029 |
| 2024 | 1,985 |
| 2025 | 1,973 |
| 2026 | 1,949 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,587 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Smulți, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea Mărului (3,498 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Corni
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 | Corni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.05 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,239 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 899 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,636 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461.3 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,877 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.6 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,157 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,545 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.5 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.05 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corni | 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) | 11.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 148 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Corni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.7 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,383 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.31 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 787 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Corni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Corni | 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) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Corni
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 trade24 · 28.9%
- Transport and storage12 · 14.5%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 10.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.2%
- Construction6 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.0%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 25.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 12.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 10.8%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 7.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 4.8%
- Postal and courier activities3 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corni?
Corni has 1,949 residents (2026), ranking 2,371 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Corni?
Corni covers 54.2 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Corni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Corni went from 2,242 to 1,949, a change of −13.1%.
Where is Corni?
Corni is in Galați County. Latitude 45.858, longitude 27.783.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corni?
In Corni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Corni?
In Corni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 9.7 m³ (2025), ranking 2,383 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Corni?
The nearest to Corni are Smulți (6.7 km), Vârlezi (7.4 km), Băleni (7.9 km), Valea Mărului (7.9 km), Târgu Bujor (9.1 km).