Independența (Galați County): population and statistics
Independența has a population of 4,384 (2026) across 69.0 km², or 63.5 people per km². It ranks 933 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,384 residents
- 69.0 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Independența ranks No. 27 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Independența, compared with an average of 0.72 ‰ in Galați County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.0 ‰ in Independența, compared with an average of 5.4 ‰ in Galați County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Independența: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Independența in numbers
Where is Independența?
Population of Independența over time
Independența had 4,777 residents in 2016 and 4,384 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,592 |
| 2022 | 4,497 |
| 2023 | 4,427 |
| 2024 | 4,414 |
| 2025 | 4,415 |
| 2026 | 4,384 |
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All indicators for Independența
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 | Independența | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 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) | 14.6 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Independența | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.79 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,827 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.82 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,052 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,868 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,086 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 426.1 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,341 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,221 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Independența | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.16 km | 2.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 507 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 210 m³ | 2,559 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 630 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Independența | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.9 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,539 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.05 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Independența | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Independența | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.6 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,620 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.45 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 758 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Independența | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Independența | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Independența
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 trade69 · 27.0%
- Transport and storage35 · 13.7%
- Construction32 · 12.5%
- Administrative and support services24 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing21 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 19.9%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 11.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 10.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 10.2%
- Construction of buildings23 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 3.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities10 · 3.9%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Independența?
Independența has 4,384 residents (2026), ranking 933 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Independența?
Independența covers 69.0 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Independența growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Independența went from 4,777 to 4,384, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Independența?
Independența is in Galați County. Latitude 45.465, longitude 27.742.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Independența?
In Independența, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 1,902 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Independența?
In Independența, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,504 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Independența?
The nearest to Independența are Piscu (7.9 km), Braniștea (8.3 km), Schela (9.6 km), Măxineni (11 km), Nămoloasa (12 km).