Matca: population and statistics
Matca has a population of 11,915 (2026) across 86.0 km², or 138 people per km². It ranks 193 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,915 residents
- 86.0 km²
- 138 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Matca ranks No. 3 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 0.3 m³ in Matca, compared with an average of 27.6 m³ in Galați County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.4 ‰ in Matca, compared with an average of 14.8 ‰ in Galați County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Matca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (213 businesses).
Matca in numbers
Where is Matca?
Population of Matca over time
Matca had 12,542 residents in 2016 and 11,915 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,245 |
| 2022 | 12,138 |
| 2023 | 12,105 |
| 2024 | 12,042 |
| 2025 | 11,950 |
| 2026 | 11,915 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,049 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Drăgănești, 8.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tecuci (46,763 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Matca
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 | Matca | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,126 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,714 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Matca | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.07 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,262 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.69 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 653 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,332 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 249 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 363.6 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,946 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.6 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 209 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.52 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 309 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Matca | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.35 km | 2.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 479 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 199 m³ | 2,559 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 656 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Matca | 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) | 2.85 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Matca | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Matca | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0.3 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,651 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.71 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 331 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Matca | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Matca | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Matca
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 trade266 · 23.7%
- Transport and storage164 · 14.6%
- Construction108 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services108 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing100 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical60 · 5.3%
- Accommodation and food services56 · 5.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing55 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)213 · 19.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)194 · 17.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines146 · 13.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities100 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities99 · 8.8%
- Construction of buildings83 · 7.4%
- Rental and leasing activities59 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities55 · 4.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services54 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering53 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Matca?
Matca has 11,915 residents (2026), ranking 193 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Matca?
Matca covers 86.0 km², with a density of 138 people per km².
Is the population of Matca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Matca went from 12,542 to 11,915, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Matca?
Matca is in Galați County. Latitude 45.860, longitude 27.560.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Matca?
In Matca, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,651 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Matca?
In Matca, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,126 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Matca?
The nearest to Matca are Drăgănești (8.9 km), Valea Mărului (9.5 km), Corod (9.7 km), Tecuci (10 km), Munteni (10 km).