Scânteiești: population and statistics
Scânteiești has a population of 2,351 (2026) across 50.3 km², or 46.8 people per km². It ranks 2,036 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,351 residents
- 50.3 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Scânteiești ranks No. 46 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 25 ‰ in Scânteiești, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.85 ‰ in Scânteiești, compared with an average of 0.47 ‰ in Galați County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Scânteiești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Scânteiești in numbers
Where is Scânteiești?
Population of Scânteiești over time
Scânteiești had 2,528 residents in 2016 and 2,351 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,378 |
| 2022 | 2,370 |
| 2023 | 2,391 |
| 2024 | 2,387 |
| 2025 | 2,390 |
| 2026 | 2,351 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Galați County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,039 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Rediu, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Frumușița (5,134 residents), 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Scânteiești
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 | Scânteiești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scânteiești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.08 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 890 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.98 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 562 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,132 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,203 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 481.5 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,630 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.7 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,359 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.85 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scânteiești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.0 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.13 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,552 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scânteiești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 25 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,044 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 328 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Scânteiești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.6 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,301 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Scânteiești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 651 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 249 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Scânteiești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Scânteiești
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 trade24 · 24.5%
- Construction14 · 14.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 11.2%
- Transport and storage11 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 6.1%
- Information and communication5 · 5.1%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 19.4%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 12.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 11.2%
- Construction of buildings9 · 9.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.1%
- Information service activities5 · 5.1%
- Creative, arts and entertainment activities5 · 5.1%
- Other personal service activities5 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scânteiești?
Scânteiești has 2,351 residents (2026), ranking 2,036 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scânteiești?
Scânteiești covers 50.3 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Scânteiești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scânteiești went from 2,528 to 2,351, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Scânteiești?
Scânteiești is in Galați County. Latitude 45.683, longitude 27.983.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scânteiești?
In Scânteiești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,044 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scânteiești?
In Scânteiești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.85 ‰ (2024), ranking 249 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Scânteiești?
The nearest to Scânteiești are Rediu (7.5 km), Frumușița (8.1 km), Foltești (8.7 km), Cuca (9.3 km), Măstăcani (11 km).