Piscu: population and statistics
Piscu has a population of 4,471 (2026) across 62.1 km², or 72.0 people per km². It ranks 901 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,471 residents
- 62.1 km²
- 72 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Piscu ranks No. 26 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.70 ‰ in Piscu, compared with an average of 1.49 ‰ in Galați County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.3 ‰ in Piscu, compared with an average of 10.9 ‰ in Galați County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Piscu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (57 businesses).
Piscu in numbers
Where is Piscu?
Population of Piscu over time
Piscu had 4,924 residents in 2016 and 4,471 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,732 |
| 2022 | 4,649 |
| 2023 | 4,598 |
| 2024 | 4,576 |
| 2025 | 4,541 |
| 2026 | 4,471 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,695 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tudor Vladimirescu, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pechea (10,824 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Piscu
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 | Piscu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Piscu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.07 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,262 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.70 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 274 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,979 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 981 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 442.6 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,114 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.3 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,690 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.68 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 454 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Piscu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.5 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,267 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.13 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 858 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Piscu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Piscu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.7 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,679 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Piscu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Piscu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Piscu
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 trade68 · 21.5%
- Construction49 · 15.5%
- Transport and storage35 · 11.1%
- Manufacturing32 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services23 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 18.0%
- Specialised construction activities46 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 10.1%
- Construction of buildings28 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 6.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 4.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 4.4%
- Civil engineering13 · 4.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities12 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Piscu?
Piscu has 4,471 residents (2026), ranking 901 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Piscu?
Piscu covers 62.1 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Piscu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Piscu went from 4,924 to 4,471, a change of −9.2%.
Where is Piscu?
Piscu is in Galați County. Latitude 45.533, longitude 27.714.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Piscu?
In Piscu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.70 ‰ (2025), ranking 274 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Piscu?
In Piscu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 497 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Piscu?
The nearest to Piscu are Tudor Vladimirescu (6.2 km), Independența (7.9 km), Slobozia Conachi (8.7 km), Nămoloasa (8.8 km), Schela (9.5 km).