Corod: population and statistics
Corod has a population of 7,156 (2026) across 105.6 km², or 67.8 people per km². It ranks 423 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,156 residents
- 105.6 km²
- 68 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Corod ranks No. 12 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.14 ‰ in Corod, compared with an average of 2.21 ‰ in Galați County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.4 ‰ in Corod, compared with an average of 14.8 ‰ in Galați County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Corod: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (152 businesses).
Corod in numbers
Where is Corod?
Population of Corod over time
Corod had 7,748 residents in 2016 and 7,156 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,413 |
| 2022 | 7,339 |
| 2023 | 7,289 |
| 2024 | 7,227 |
| 2025 | 7,221 |
| 2026 | 7,156 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,789 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cerțești, 9.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Matca (11,915 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Corod
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 | Corod | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,995 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corod | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.71 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,585 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,761 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 520 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 385.8 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,801 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.9 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 648 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.12 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,062 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corod | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.2 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 847 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.52 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,240 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corod | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Corod | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.0 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,991 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Corod | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,771 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,095 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Corod | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Corod
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 trade164 · 19.5%
- Construction159 · 18.9%
- Transport and storage132 · 15.7%
- Manufacturing102 · 12.1%
- Administrative and support services75 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services43 · 5.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical31 · 3.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities152 · 18.1%
- Construction of buildings135 · 16.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines122 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)118 · 14.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)115 · 13.7%
- Civil engineering99 · 11.8%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products68 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities50 · 5.9%
- Rental and leasing activities48 · 5.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities42 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corod?
Corod has 7,156 residents (2026), ranking 423 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Corod?
Corod covers 105.6 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Corod growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Corod went from 7,748 to 7,156, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Corod?
Corod is in Galați County. Latitude 45.936, longitude 27.623.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corod?
In Corod, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.14 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,771 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corod?
In Corod, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,995 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Corod?
The nearest to Corod are Cerțești (9.0 km), Matca (9.7 km), Negrilești (10 km), Smulți (10 km), Valea Mărului (11 km).