Poiana (Galați County): population and statistics
Poiana has a population of 1,632 (2026) across 37.0 km², or 44.1 people per km². It ranks 2,633 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,632 residents
- 37.0 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Poiana ranks No. 62 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 34.3 m² in Poiana, compared with an average of 49.4 m² in Galați County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.0 ‰ in Poiana, compared with an average of 22.6 ‰ in Galați County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Poiana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Poiana in numbers
Where is Poiana?
Population of Poiana over time
Poiana had 1,767 residents in 2016 and 1,632 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,732 |
| 2022 | 1,681 |
| 2023 | 1,669 |
| 2024 | 1,639 |
| 2025 | 1,647 |
| 2026 | 1,632 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,185 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pufești (4,133 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Poiana
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 | Poiana | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,031 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.0 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 158 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poiana | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.54 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 274 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.45 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 744 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 842 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,725 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 515.9 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.3 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,043 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.23 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 997 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poiana | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.2 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.23 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,371 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poiana | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 201 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poiana | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.7 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,610 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Poiana | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 556 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poiana
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 trade16 · 18.4%
- Construction11 · 12.6%
- Administrative and support services10 · 11.5%
- Information and communication9 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage8 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 16.1%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 11.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 6.9%
- Information service activities6 · 6.9%
- Advertising and market research6 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products4 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poiana?
Poiana has 1,632 residents (2026), ranking 2,633 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poiana?
Poiana covers 37.0 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Poiana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poiana went from 1,767 to 1,632, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Poiana?
Poiana is in Galați County. Latitude 45.993, longitude 27.257.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Poiana?
In Poiana, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 34.3 m² (2025), ranking 3,043 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poiana?
In Poiana, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 158 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Poiana?
The nearest to Poiana are Pufești (4.5 km), Buciumeni (5.4 km), Nicorești (8.3 km), Brăhășești (9.6 km), Ploscuțeni (10 km).