Drăgănești (Galați County): population and statistics
Drăgănești has a population of 6,608 (2026) across 66.1 km², or 99.9 people per km². It ranks 478 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,608 residents
- 66.1 km²
- 100 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Drăgănești ranks No. 16 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 18 ‰ in Drăgănești, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 340.6 ‰ in Drăgănești, compared with an average of 394.0 ‰ in Galați County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Drăgănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (97 businesses).
Drăgănești in numbers
Where is Drăgănești?
Population of Drăgănești over time
Drăgănești had 6,629 residents in 2016 and 6,608 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,718 |
| 2022 | 6,726 |
| 2023 | 6,687 |
| 2024 | 6,655 |
| 2025 | 6,643 |
| 2026 | 6,608 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,261 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Barcea, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tecuci (46,763 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Drăgănești
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 | Drăgănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.12 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,026 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.30 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 226 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,251 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 752 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 340.6 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,060 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 404 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.57 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 474 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.9 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,455 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.12 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,558 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 18 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,122 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.0 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,549 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.72 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 702 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăgănești
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 trade131 · 22.6%
- Transport and storage88 · 15.2%
- Construction72 · 12.4%
- Manufacturing68 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services43 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services35 · 6.0%
- Other service activities27 · 4.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)97 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)83 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines76 · 13.1%
- Specialised construction activities69 · 11.9%
- Construction of buildings55 · 9.5%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products41 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities35 · 6.0%
- Civil engineering34 · 5.9%
- Rental and leasing activities24 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăgănești?
Drăgănești has 6,608 residents (2026), ranking 478 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăgănești?
Drăgănești covers 66.1 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Drăgănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăgănești went from 6,629 to 6,608, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Drăgănești?
Drăgănești is in Galați County. Latitude 45.795, longitude 27.493.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgănești?
In Drăgănești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,122 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgănești?
In Drăgănești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 340.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,060 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Drăgănești?
The nearest to Drăgănești are Barcea (4.4 km), Tecuci (7.6 km), Matca (8.9 km), Movileni (9.7 km), Umbrărești (11 km).