Cudalbi: population and statistics
Cudalbi has a population of 6,961 (2026) across 143.5 km², or 48.5 people per km². It ranks 444 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,961 residents
- 143.5 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Cudalbi ranks No. 14 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Cudalbi, compared with an average of 2.6 per 10,000 inh. in Galați County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 67.9 m² in Cudalbi, compared with an average of 49.4 m² in Galați County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Cudalbi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (79 businesses).
Cudalbi in numbers
Where is Cudalbi?
Population of Cudalbi over time
Cudalbi had 7,624 residents in 2016 and 6,961 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,305 |
| 2022 | 7,236 |
| 2023 | 7,158 |
| 2024 | 7,109 |
| 2025 | 7,017 |
| 2026 | 6,961 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,102 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Costache Negri, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Matca (11,915 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Cudalbi
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 | Cudalbi | 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) | 13.1 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cudalbi | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.51 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,342 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.01 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,627 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,909 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 477 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 417.9 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,454 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.9 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 231 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.01 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 634 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cudalbi | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.7 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.30 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cudalbi | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 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 | Cudalbi | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.6 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,240 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,537 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cudalbi | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cudalbi | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cudalbi
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 trade111 · 24.5%
- Transport and storage77 · 17.0%
- Manufacturing46 · 10.2%
- Construction35 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services35 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 6.4%
- Other service activities19 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)79 · 17.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines71 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)67 · 14.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 7.9%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 6.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services27 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings27 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of food products22 · 4.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles19 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cudalbi?
Cudalbi has 6,961 residents (2026), ranking 444 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cudalbi?
Cudalbi covers 143.5 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Cudalbi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cudalbi went from 7,624 to 6,961, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Cudalbi?
Cudalbi is in Galați County. Latitude 45.752, longitude 27.696.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cudalbi?
In Cudalbi, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Cudalbi?
In Cudalbi, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 67.9 m² (2025), ranking 231 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Cudalbi?
The nearest to Cudalbi are Costache Negri (5.5 km), Grivița (7.5 km), Suhurlui (9.5 km), Băleni (11 km), Valea Mărului (11 km).