Drăgușeni (Galați County): population and statistics
Drăgușeni has a population of 5,331 (2026) across 93.7 km², or 56.9 people per km². It ranks 665 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,331 residents
- 93.7 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Drăgușeni ranks No. 21 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Drăgușeni, compared with an average of 1.36 ‰ in Galați County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 26 ‰ in Drăgușeni, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Drăgușeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (61 businesses).
Drăgușeni in numbers
Where is Drăgușeni?
Population of Drăgușeni over time
Drăgușeni had 5,851 residents in 2016 and 5,331 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,632 |
| 2022 | 5,587 |
| 2023 | 5,500 |
| 2024 | 5,409 |
| 2025 | 5,367 |
| 2026 | 5,331 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,118 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Smulți, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Bujor (9,855 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Drăgușeni
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 | Drăgușeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăgușeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.75 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,901 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,194 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 796 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411.6 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,545 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.8 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,871 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,868 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăgușeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.8 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,260 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.25 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,446 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăgușeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 214 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăgușeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăgușeni | 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) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăgușeni
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
- Construction62 · 22.9%
- Wholesale and retail trade59 · 21.8%
- Transport and storage46 · 17.0%
- Manufacturing24 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services21 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 5.5%
- Other service activities12 · 4.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 3.0%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities61 · 22.5%
- Construction of buildings45 · 16.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 16.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 13.3%
- Civil engineering24 · 8.9%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products16 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.5%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăgușeni?
Drăgușeni has 5,331 residents (2026), ranking 665 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăgușeni?
Drăgușeni covers 93.7 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Drăgușeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăgușeni went from 5,851 to 5,331, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Drăgușeni?
Drăgușeni is in Galați County. Latitude 45.987, longitude 27.743.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgușeni?
In Drăgușeni, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,868 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgușeni?
In Drăgușeni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,020 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Drăgușeni?
The nearest to Drăgușeni are Smulți (8.2 km), Jorăști (9.1 km), Rădești (9.8 km), Cerțești (10 km), Corod (11 km).