Oancea: population and statistics
Oancea has a population of 2,545 (2026) across 52.2 km², or 48.7 people per km². It ranks 1,886 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +78.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,545 residents
- 52.2 km²
- 49 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Oancea ranks No. 44 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 90.0 ‰ in Oancea, compared with an average of 22.6 ‰ in Galați County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 34 ‰ in Oancea, compared with an average of 144 ‰ in Galați County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Oancea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Oancea in numbers
Where is Oancea?
Population of Oancea over time
Oancea had 1,423 residents in 2016 and 2,545 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,837 |
| 2022 | 2,043 |
| 2023 | 2,525 |
| 2024 | 2,614 |
| 2025 | 2,719 |
| 2026 | 2,545 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Galați County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Galați County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,318 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Suceveni, 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Oancea
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 | Oancea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 696 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90.0 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oancea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.07 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,498 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) | 787 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,812 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 309.2 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.0 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 870 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,677 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oancea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.6 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,933 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.18 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,408 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oancea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 359 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Oancea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.0 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,224 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Oancea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,100 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: Oancea
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 trade21 · 30.4%
- Transport and storage11 · 15.9%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 11.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing5 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services5 · 7.2%
- Construction4 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 23.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 14.5%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 11.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 10.1%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oancea?
Oancea has 2,545 residents (2026), ranking 1,886 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oancea?
Oancea covers 52.2 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Oancea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oancea went from 1,423 to 2,545, a change of +78.8%.
Where is Oancea?
Oancea is in Galați County. Latitude 45.920, longitude 28.113.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oancea?
In Oancea, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 90.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oancea?
In Oancea, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,100 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Oancea?
The nearest to Oancea are Suceveni (9.8 km), Vlădești (11 km), Băneasa (14 km), Măstăcani (17 km), Târgu Bujor (17 km).