Negrilești (Galați County): population and statistics
Negrilești has a population of 2,579 (2026) across 44.0 km², or 58.6 people per km². It ranks 1,860 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,579 residents
- 44.0 km²
- 59 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Negrilești ranks No. 42 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 11.2% in Negrilești, compared with an average of 2.6% in Galați County and 2.0% nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.39 ‰ in Negrilești, compared with an average of 1.49 ‰ in Galați County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Negrilești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Negrilești in numbers
Where is Negrilești?
Neighbouring localities
- Munteni6.7 km · 7,643
- Ghidigeni6.9 km · 7,100
- Gohor8.6 km · 3,141
- Țepu8.7 km · 2,226
- Corod10 km · 7,156
- Pochidia11 km · 1,603
- Cerțești11 km · 2,190
- Matca12 km · 11,915
All localities in Galați County
Localities of similar size
Population of Negrilești over time
Negrilești had 2,561 residents in 2016 and 2,579 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,590 |
| 2022 | 2,557 |
| 2023 | 2,544 |
| 2024 | 2,567 |
| 2025 | 2,576 |
| 2026 | 2,579 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,162 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Munteni (7,643 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Negrilești
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 | Negrilești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,710 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 530 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Negrilești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.59 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,614 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 984 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,472 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 381.5 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,832 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.0 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 328 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Negrilești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.5 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,777 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.16 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,422 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Negrilești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 169 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Negrilești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.6 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,762 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Negrilești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Negrilești
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 trade34 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage27 · 20.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing10 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.7%
- Other service activities8 · 6.2%
- Construction7 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 20.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 20.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 18.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 10.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 7.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 5.4%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 5.4%
- Other personal service activities7 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products6 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Negrilești?
Negrilești has 2,579 residents (2026), ranking 1,860 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Negrilești?
Negrilești covers 44.0 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Negrilești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Negrilești went from 2,561 to 2,579, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Negrilești?
Negrilești is in Galați County. Latitude 45.959, longitude 27.496.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Negrilești?
In Negrilești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 11.2% (2026), ranking 169 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Negrilești?
In Negrilești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.39 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,256 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Negrilești?
The nearest to Negrilești are Munteni (6.7 km), Ghidigeni (6.9 km), Gohor (8.6 km), Țepu (8.7 km), Corod (10 km).