Grivița (Galați County): population and statistics
Grivița has a population of 3,575 (2026) across 38.4 km², or 93.1 people per km². It ranks 1,252 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,575 residents
- 38.4 km²
- 93 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Grivița ranks No. 32 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.28 ‰ in Grivița, compared with an average of 2.21 ‰ in Galați County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 34 ‰ in Grivița, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Grivița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Grivița in numbers
Where is Grivița?
Population of Grivița over time
Grivița had 3,852 residents in 2016 and 3,575 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,708 |
| 2022 | 3,696 |
| 2023 | 3,667 |
| 2024 | 3,632 |
| 2025 | 3,608 |
| 2026 | 3,575 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,375 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Costache Negri, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cudalbi (6,961 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Grivița
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 | Grivița | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,755 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grivița | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.43 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,942 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.20 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 336 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,569 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,426 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 438.9 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,549 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.24 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 566 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grivița | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.7 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,177 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.12 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,457 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grivița | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grivița | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.5 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,032 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Grivița | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Grivița | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grivița
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 trade47 · 32.2%
- Transport and storage21 · 14.4%
- Construction18 · 12.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 10.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.1%
- Other service activities6 · 4.1%
- Administrative and support services5 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 26.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 10.3%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings14 · 9.6%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 4.1%
- Other personal service activities5 · 3.4%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products4 · 2.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grivița?
Grivița has 3,575 residents (2026), ranking 1,252 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grivița?
Grivița covers 38.4 km², with a density of 93 people per km².
Is the population of Grivița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grivița went from 3,852 to 3,575, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Grivița?
Grivița is in Galați County. Latitude 45.686, longitude 27.676.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grivița?
In Grivița, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.28 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,510 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grivița?
In Grivița, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,811 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Grivița?
The nearest to Grivița are Costache Negri (5.4 km), Cudalbi (7.5 km), Liești (8.8 km), Slobozia Conachi (9.3 km), Suhurlui (10 km).