Costache Negri: population and statistics
Costache Negri has a population of 2,688 (2026) across 28.3 km², or 94.8 people per km². It ranks 1,789 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,688 residents
- 28.3 km²
- 95 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Costache Negri ranks No. 41 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 73.6 m² in Costache Negri, compared with an average of 49.4 m² in Galați County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.4 ‰ in Costache Negri, compared with an average of 14.8 ‰ in Galați County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Costache Negri: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Costache Negri in numbers
Where is Costache Negri?
Population of Costache Negri over time
Costache Negri had 2,758 residents in 2016 and 2,688 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,729 |
| 2022 | 2,710 |
| 2023 | 2,701 |
| 2024 | 2,681 |
| 2025 | 2,679 |
| 2026 | 2,688 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Galați County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,969 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Suhurlui, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cudalbi (6,961 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Costache Negri
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 | Costache Negri | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.4 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 526 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Costache Negri | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.32 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,677 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.81 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 118 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,158 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,150 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.8 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,282 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 73.6 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 94 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.98 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 392 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Costache Negri | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.6 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,286 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.49 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,159 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Costache Negri | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Costache Negri | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.7 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 711 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.95 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 520 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Costache Negri | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Costache Negri
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 trade31 · 25.4%
- Construction20 · 16.4%
- Transport and storage19 · 15.6%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services6 · 4.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 4.9%
- Other service activities5 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 19.7%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 16.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 13.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 11.5%
- Construction of buildings13 · 10.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 9.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 4.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Costache Negri?
Costache Negri has 2,688 residents (2026), ranking 1,789 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Costache Negri?
Costache Negri covers 28.3 km², with a density of 95 people per km².
Is the population of Costache Negri growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Costache Negri went from 2,758 to 2,688, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Costache Negri?
Costache Negri is in Galați County. Latitude 45.711, longitude 27.736.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Costache Negri?
In Costache Negri, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 73.6 m² (2025), ranking 94 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Costache Negri?
In Costache Negri, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 526 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Costache Negri?
The nearest to Costache Negri are Suhurlui (5.4 km), Grivița (5.4 km), Cudalbi (5.5 km), Pechea (11 km), Băleni (11 km).