Cosmești (Galați County): population and statistics
Cosmești has a population of 6,294 (2026) across 45.7 km², or 138 people per km². It ranks 514 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,294 residents
- 45.7 km²
- 138 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Cosmești ranks No. 18 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Cosmești, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Cosmești, compared with an average of 2.6 per 10,000 inh. in Galați County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Cosmești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (57 businesses).
Cosmești in numbers
Where is Cosmești?
Population of Cosmești over time
Cosmești had 6,760 residents in 2016 and 6,294 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,570 |
| 2022 | 6,490 |
| 2023 | 6,419 |
| 2024 | 6,379 |
| 2025 | 6,330 |
| 2026 | 6,294 |
Did you know?
- “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 6,401 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tecuci (46,763 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Cosmești
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 | Cosmești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,089 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cosmești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.45 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,651 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.54 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 713 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,634 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 566 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 418.5 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,445 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.3 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,030 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.91 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 677 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cosmești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.5 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.11 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,464 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cosmești | 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) | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cosmești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128 ‰ | 341 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 739 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 764 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cosmești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.7 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,015 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.15 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 383 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cosmești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cosmești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 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: Cosmești
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 trade83 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage47 · 14.8%
- Construction38 · 12.0%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services22 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing21 · 6.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 18.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 17.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 14.2%
- Specialised construction activities35 · 11.0%
- Construction of buildings28 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering15 · 4.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cosmești?
Cosmești has 6,294 residents (2026), ranking 514 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cosmești?
Cosmești covers 45.7 km², with a density of 138 people per km².
Is the population of Cosmești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cosmești went from 6,760 to 6,294, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Cosmești?
Cosmești is in Galați County. Latitude 45.853, longitude 27.329.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cosmești?
In Cosmești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cosmești?
In Cosmești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Cosmești?
The nearest to Cosmești are Tecuci (7.7 km), Mărășești (8.2 km), Nicorești (8.6 km), Munteni (11 km), Movileni (11 km).