Priponești: population and statistics
Priponești has a population of 1,913 (2026) across 55.3 km², or 34.6 people per km². It ranks 2,398 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,913 residents
- 55.3 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Priponești ranks No. 55 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.3 m² in Priponești, compared with an average of 49.4 m² in Galați County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 9.4% in Priponești, compared with an average of 2.6% in Galați County and 2.0% nationally.
Priponești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Priponești in numbers
Where is Priponești?
Population of Priponești over time
Priponești had 2,252 residents in 2016 and 1,913 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,103 |
| 2022 | 2,071 |
| 2023 | 2,048 |
| 2024 | 1,997 |
| 2025 | 1,934 |
| 2026 | 1,913 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,746 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tănăsoaia, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ghidigeni (7,100 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Priponești
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 | Priponești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 425 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Priponești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,587 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,303 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,875 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 681.1 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 310 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.3 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,895 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Priponești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.6 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,881 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.57 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,080 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Priponești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 251 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Priponești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Priponești
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 trade17 · 22.4%
- Transport and storage13 · 17.1%
- Manufacturing10 · 13.2%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services7 · 9.2%
- Construction6 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 5.3%
- Other service activities4 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 19.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 13.2%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 11.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 7.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings4 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Priponești?
Priponești has 1,913 residents (2026), ranking 2,398 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Priponești?
Priponești covers 55.3 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Priponești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Priponești went from 2,252 to 1,913, a change of −15.1%.
Where is Priponești?
Priponești is in Galați County. Latitude 46.090, longitude 27.466.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Priponești?
In Priponești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.3 m² (2025), ranking 2,895 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Priponești?
In Priponești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 9.4% (2026), ranking 251 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Priponești?
The nearest to Priponești are Tănăsoaia (5.9 km), Ghidigeni (8.0 km), Pochidia (8.3 km), Gohor (8.6 km), Tutova (8.9 km).