Ivești (Galați County): population and statistics
Ivești has a population of 10,009 (2026) across 90.3 km², or 111 people per km². It ranks 265 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,009 residents
- 90.3 km²
- 111 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Ivești ranks No. 7 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 7.7 m³ in Ivești, compared with an average of 27.6 m³ in Galați County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 364.6 ‰ in Ivești, compared with an average of 394.0 ‰ in Galați County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Ivești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (86 businesses).
Ivești in numbers
Where is Ivești?
Neighbouring localities
- Umbrărești7.3 km · 6,821
- Liești7.4 km · 10,667
- Grivița10 km · 3,575
- Barcea11 km · 6,422
- Fundeni11 km · 3,536
- Vulturu11 km · 7,972
- Suraia13 km · 5,639
- Nănești14 km · 2,009
All localities in Galați County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ivești over time
Ivești had 10,208 residents in 2016 and 10,009 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,107 |
| 2022 | 10,038 |
| 2023 | 9,997 |
| 2024 | 9,914 |
| 2025 | 9,916 |
| 2026 | 10,009 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,641 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Umbrărești, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tecuci (46,763 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Ivești
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 | Ivești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ivești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.03 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,046 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.60 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,186 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,649 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 333 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 364.6 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,941 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.4 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 308 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 709 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ivești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.80 km | 2.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 647 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 201 m³ | 2,559 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 651 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ivești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.7 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,269 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.90 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ivești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,592 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 | Ivești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.7 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,461 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.35 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 780 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ivești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ivești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 142 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ivești
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 trade134 · 25.3%
- Construction77 · 14.5%
- Transport and storage76 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing65 · 12.3%
- Administrative and support services48 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 5.8%
- Other service activities23 · 4.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)84 · 15.8%
- Specialised construction activities74 · 14.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines71 · 13.4%
- Construction of buildings53 · 10.0%
- Civil engineering36 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities32 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products30 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ivești?
Ivești has 10,009 residents (2026), ranking 265 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ivești?
Ivești covers 90.3 km², with a density of 111 people per km².
Is the population of Ivești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ivești went from 10,208 to 10,009, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Ivești?
Ivești is in Galați County. Latitude 45.670, longitude 27.544.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ivești?
In Ivești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 7.7 m³ (2025), ranking 2,461 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ivești?
In Ivești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 364.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,941 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Ivești?
The nearest to Ivești are Umbrărești (7.3 km), Liești (7.4 km), Grivița (10 km), Barcea (11 km), Fundeni (11 km).