Rădești (Galați County): population and statistics
Rădești has a population of 1,360 (2026) across 38.4 km², or 35.4 people per km². It ranks 2,831 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,360 residents
- 38.4 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Rădești ranks No. 63 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Rădești, compared with an average of 2.62 ‰ in Galați County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Rădești: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (6 businesses).
Rădești in numbers
Where is Rădești?
Population of Rădești over time
Rădești had 1,572 residents in 2016 and 1,360 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,449 |
| 2022 | 1,426 |
| 2023 | 1,417 |
| 2024 | 1,404 |
| 2025 | 1,369 |
| 2026 | 1,360 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,375 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bălăbănești, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Berești (2,862 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Rădești
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 | Rădești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,907 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,268 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rădești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.87 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 535 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 704 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,920 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 517.6 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,229 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.7 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,883 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rădești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.8 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,967 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rădești | 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 | Rădești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.6 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,953 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.25 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 475 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Rădești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 132 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rădești
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 trade8 · 30.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 23.1%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rădești?
Rădești has 1,360 residents (2026), ranking 2,831 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rădești?
Rădești covers 38.4 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Rădești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rădești went from 1,572 to 1,360, a change of −13.5%.
Where is Rădești?
Rădești is in Galați County. Latitude 46.063, longitude 27.806.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rădești?
In Rădești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Rădești?
In Rădești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 704 (2025), ranking 2,920 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Rădești?
The nearest to Rădești are Bălăbănești (6.3 km), Berești (7.2 km), Berești-Meria (8.8 km), Jorăști (9.4 km), Vinderei (9.5 km).