Rediu (Galați County): population and statistics
Rediu has a population of 1,842 (2026) across 44.0 km², or 41.8 people per km². It ranks 2,477 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,842 residents
- 44.0 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Rediu ranks No. 60 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.3 ‰ in Rediu, compared with an average of 5.4 ‰ in Galați County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.29 km in Rediu, compared with an average of 4.70 km in Galați County and 4.84 km nationally.
Rediu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Rediu in numbers
Where is Rediu?
Population of Rediu over time
Rediu had 2,214 residents in 2016 and 1,842 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,981 |
| 2022 | 1,944 |
| 2023 | 1,904 |
| 2024 | 1,892 |
| 2025 | 1,876 |
| 2026 | 1,842 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,167 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Scânteiești, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pechea (10,824 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Rediu
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 | Rediu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,004 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rediu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.29 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 283 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 974 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,491 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 528.8 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.6 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,369 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rediu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.7 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,178 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.17 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,519 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rediu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 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 | Rediu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.3 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 880 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Rediu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Rediu | 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) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rediu
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 trade39 · 25.2%
- Transport and storage23 · 14.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 12.9%
- Construction15 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services11 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing10 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 14.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 9.7%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 3.2%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rediu?
Rediu has 1,842 residents (2026), ranking 2,477 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rediu?
Rediu covers 44.0 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Rediu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rediu went from 2,214 to 1,842, a change of −16.8%.
Where is Rediu?
Rediu is in Galați County. Latitude 45.647, longitude 27.901.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rediu?
In Rediu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rediu?
In Rediu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.29 km (2025), ranking 283 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Rediu?
The nearest to Rediu are Scânteiești (7.5 km), Pechea (8.5 km), Cuza Vodă (9.6 km), Suhurlui (10 km), Cuca (11 km).