Movileni (Galați County): population and statistics
Movileni has a population of 3,234 (2026) across 39.7 km², or 81.4 people per km². It ranks 1,432 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,234 residents
- 39.7 km²
- 81 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Movileni ranks No. 36 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 357.5 ‰ in Movileni, compared with an average of 394.0 ‰ in Galați County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 8.3% in Movileni, compared with an average of 2.6% in Galați County and 2.0% nationally.
Movileni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Movileni in numbers
Where is Movileni?
Population of Movileni over time
Movileni had 3,389 residents in 2016 and 3,234 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,317 |
| 2022 | 3,303 |
| 2023 | 3,286 |
| 2024 | 3,255 |
| 2025 | 3,232 |
| 2026 | 3,234 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,564 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Biliești, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vânători (7,145 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Movileni
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 | Movileni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Movileni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.83 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 936 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.40 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 464 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,156 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,154 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 357.5 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,979 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.0 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.40 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 320 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Movileni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.6 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.16 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,529 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Movileni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 316 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Movileni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.8 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,330 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.13 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 295 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Movileni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Movileni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Movileni
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 · 24.7%
- Transport and storage27 · 14.2%
- Construction21 · 11.1%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services16 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing13 · 6.8%
- Real estate10 · 5.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 21.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 16.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 13.2%
- Construction of buildings19 · 10.0%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 7.4%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities10 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Movileni?
Movileni has 3,234 residents (2026), ranking 1,432 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Movileni?
Movileni covers 39.7 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Movileni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Movileni went from 3,389 to 3,234, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Movileni?
Movileni is in Galați County. Latitude 45.758, longitude 27.380.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Movileni?
In Movileni, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 357.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,979 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Movileni?
In Movileni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 8.3% (2026), ranking 316 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Movileni?
The nearest to Movileni are Biliești (4.5 km), Vânători (7.8 km), Barcea (8.2 km), Suraia (8.3 km), Umbrărești (8.9 km).