Șendreni: population and statistics
Șendreni has a population of 5,962 (2026) across 47.3 km², or 126 people per km². It ranks 574 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +31.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,962 residents
- 47.3 km²
- 126 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Șendreni ranks No. 20 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.40 ‰ in Șendreni, compared with an average of 1.49 ‰ in Galați County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.7 ‰ in Șendreni, compared with an average of 22.6 ‰ in Galați County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Șendreni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (151 businesses).
Șendreni in numbers
Where is Șendreni?
Population of Șendreni over time
Șendreni had 4,527 residents in 2016 and 5,962 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,298 |
| 2022 | 5,485 |
| 2023 | 5,648 |
| 2024 | 5,791 |
| 2025 | 5,944 |
| 2026 | 5,962 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Galați County for “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,627 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Braniștea, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Galați (288,873 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Șendreni
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 | Șendreni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.0 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 189 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.7 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 137 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șendreni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.06 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,080 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.40 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 68 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,490 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 636 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 417.6 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,459 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.1 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 282 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.53 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 220 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șendreni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.66 km | 2.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 667 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51 m³ | 2,559 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 940 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șendreni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.6 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 164 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.20 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 246 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șendreni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 890 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șendreni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 307 ‰ | 341 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 512 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 484 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șendreni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.2 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,257 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șendreni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Șendreni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,859 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șendreni
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 trade207 · 19.7%
- Transport and storage128 · 12.2%
- Construction125 · 11.9%
- Administrative and support services99 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing89 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical80 · 7.6%
- Other service activities51 · 4.9%
- Accommodation and food services50 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)151 · 14.4%
- Specialised construction activities120 · 11.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)111 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines105 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings73 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities53 · 5.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities44 · 4.2%
- Real estate activities41 · 3.9%
- Office administration and business support activities41 · 3.9%
- Food and beverage service activities37 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șendreni?
Șendreni has 5,962 residents (2026), ranking 574 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șendreni?
Șendreni covers 47.3 km², with a density of 126 people per km².
Is the population of Șendreni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șendreni went from 4,527 to 5,962, a change of +31.7%.
Where is Șendreni?
Șendreni is in Galați County. Latitude 45.440, longitude 27.914.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șendreni?
In Șendreni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.40 ‰ (2025), ranking 68 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șendreni?
In Șendreni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 137 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Șendreni?
The nearest to Șendreni are Braniștea (5.8 km), Vădeni (9.2 km), Schela (11 km), Vânători (11 km), Galați (11 km).