Schela (Galați County): population and statistics
Schela has a population of 3,924 (2026) across 44.3 km², or 88.6 people per km². It ranks 1,107 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,924 residents
- 44.3 km²
- 89 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Schela ranks No. 31 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 25 ‰ in Schela, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 401.4 ‰ in Schela, compared with an average of 394.0 ‰ in Galați County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Schela: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (37 businesses).
Schela in numbers
Where is Schela?
Population of Schela over time
Schela had 3,838 residents in 2016 and 3,924 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,869 |
| 2022 | 3,848 |
| 2023 | 3,863 |
| 2024 | 3,879 |
| 2025 | 3,912 |
| 2026 | 3,924 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,203 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Smârdan (6,031 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Schela
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 | Schela | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.9 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 573 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schela | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.79 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,135 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.55 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 708 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,575 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,418 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 401.4 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,655 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.2 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,121 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.29 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 553 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schela | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.41 km | 2.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 285 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 243 m³ | 2,559 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 556 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schela | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.5 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,648 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.04 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,625 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schela | 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) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Schela | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.3 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,171 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.37 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 458 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Schela | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Schela | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Schela
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 trade44 · 18.5%
- Construction39 · 16.4%
- Transport and storage33 · 13.9%
- Manufacturing19 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services19 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 6.7%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities37 · 15.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 13.0%
- Construction of buildings26 · 10.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 7.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 3.8%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schela?
Schela has 3,924 residents (2026), ranking 1,107 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Schela?
Schela covers 44.3 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Schela growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schela went from 3,838 to 3,924, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Schela?
Schela is in Galați County. Latitude 45.522, longitude 27.835.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schela?
In Schela, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,044 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schela?
In Schela, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 401.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,655 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Schela?
The nearest to Schela are Smârdan (7.0 km), Cuza Vodă (7.9 km), Piscu (9.5 km), Braniștea (9.5 km), Independența (9.6 km).