Nicorești: population and statistics
Nicorești has a population of 3,975 (2026) across 65.7 km², or 60.5 people per km². It ranks 1,095 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,975 residents
- 65.7 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Nicorești ranks No. 30 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.5 ‰ in Nicorești, compared with an average of 6.6 ‰ in Galați County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Nicorești, compared with an average of 2.21 ‰ in Galați County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Nicorești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Nicorești in numbers
Where is Nicorești?
Population of Nicorești over time
Nicorești had 4,126 residents in 2016 and 3,975 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,013 |
| 2022 | 4,012 |
| 2023 | 3,977 |
| 2024 | 4,010 |
| 2025 | 3,958 |
| 2026 | 3,975 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,200 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Țepu, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mărășești (12,903 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Nicorești
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 | Nicorești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 444 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nicorești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.82 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 662 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.75 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,901 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,132 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 843 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 536.4 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.4 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nicorești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.1 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,337 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.01 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,651 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nicorești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 335 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nicorești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,330 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nicorești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.7 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 711 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Nicorești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Nicorești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 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: Nicorești
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 trade58 · 23.8%
- Transport and storage28 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing24 · 9.8%
- Construction21 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 7.0%
- Other service activities14 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 7.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings17 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities9 · 3.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities9 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nicorești?
Nicorești has 3,975 residents (2026), ranking 1,095 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nicorești?
Nicorești covers 65.7 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Nicorești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nicorești went from 4,126 to 3,975, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Nicorești?
Nicorești is in Galați County. Latitude 45.929, longitude 27.312.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nicorești?
In Nicorești, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,330 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nicorești?
In Nicorești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,599 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Nicorești?
The nearest to Nicorești are Țepu (7.4 km), Poiana (8.3 km), Mărășești (8.4 km), Cosmești (8.6 km), Buciumeni (8.9 km).