Pechea: population and statistics
Pechea has a population of 10,824 (2026) across 115.0 km², or 94.1 people per km². It ranks 225 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,824 residents
- 115.0 km²
- 94 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Pechea ranks No. 4 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 0.9 in Pechea, compared with an average of 2.6 per 10,000 inh. in Galați County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 347.5 ‰ in Pechea, compared with an average of 394.0 ‰ in Galați County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Pechea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (114 businesses).
Pechea in numbers
Where is Pechea?
Population of Pechea over time
Pechea had 11,386 residents in 2016 and 10,824 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,052 |
| 2022 | 10,956 |
| 2023 | 11,107 |
| 2024 | 11,020 |
| 2025 | 10,945 |
| 2026 | 10,824 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,109 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cuza Vodă, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Galați (288,873 residents), 29 km away.
All indicators for Pechea
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 | Pechea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,271 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pechea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.42 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,420 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.02 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,621 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,761 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 313 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 347.5 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 472 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.11 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,070 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pechea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.8 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,996 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.85 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pechea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pechea | 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 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.67 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 427 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pechea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.09 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pechea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,103 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pechea
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 trade150 · 25.7%
- Transport and storage96 · 16.4%
- Construction68 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing50 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services38 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services35 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 4.8%
- Other service activities27 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)114 · 19.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines84 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)71 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities63 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings43 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities38 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities34 · 5.8%
- Civil engineering33 · 5.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles20 · 3.4%
- Real estate activities18 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pechea?
Pechea has 10,824 residents (2026), ranking 225 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pechea?
Pechea covers 115.0 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Pechea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pechea went from 11,386 to 10,824, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Pechea?
Pechea is in Galați County. Latitude 45.625, longitude 27.797.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pechea?
In Pechea, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,103 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pechea?
In Pechea, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 347.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,029 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Pechea?
The nearest to Pechea are Cuza Vodă (3.9 km), Slobozia Conachi (5.5 km), Rediu (8.5 km), Suhurlui (9.9 km), Costache Negri (11 km).