Foltești: population and statistics
Foltești has a population of 2,954 (2026) across 69.0 km², or 42.8 people per km². It ranks 1,629 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,954 residents
- 69.0 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Foltești ranks No. 38 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 74.5 m³ in Foltești, compared with an average of 27.6 m³ in Galați County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 717.0 ‰ in Foltești, compared with an average of 394.0 ‰ in Galați County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Foltești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Foltești in numbers
Where is Foltești?
Population of Foltești over time
Foltești had 3,322 residents in 2016 and 2,954 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,132 |
| 2022 | 3,099 |
| 2023 | 3,044 |
| 2024 | 3,009 |
| 2025 | 2,978 |
| 2026 | 2,954 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Galați County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,662 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Măstăcani, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Frumușița (5,134 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Foltești
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 | Foltești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Foltești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.85 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 654 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.03 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 940 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,118 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 854 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 717.0 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 228 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.4 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,018 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,720 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Foltești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.8 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.40 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 395 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Foltești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Foltești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 74.5 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 159 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.72 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 919 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Foltești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Foltești
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 trade54 · 23.8%
- Transport and storage25 · 11.0%
- Construction24 · 10.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing18 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services13 · 5.7%
- Other service activities12 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 19.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 12.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 8.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings17 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 4.0%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 3.1%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply7 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Foltești?
Foltești has 2,954 residents (2026), ranking 1,629 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Foltești?
Foltești covers 69.0 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Foltești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Foltești went from 3,322 to 2,954, a change of −11.1%.
Where is Foltești?
Foltești is in Galați County. Latitude 45.722, longitude 28.081.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Foltești?
In Foltești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 74.5 m³ (2025), ranking 159 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Foltești?
In Foltești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 717.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 228 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Foltești?
The nearest to Foltești are Măstăcani (5.3 km), Frumușița (6.9 km), Scânteiești (8.7 km), Vlădești (12 km), Fârțănești (14 km).