Smârdan (Galați County): population and statistics
Smârdan has a population of 6,031 (2026) across 145.9 km², or 41.3 people per km². It ranks 561 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,031 residents
- 145.9 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Smârdan ranks No. 19 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.63 ‰ in Smârdan, compared with an average of 1.36 ‰ in Galați County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 11 ‰ in Smârdan, compared with an average of 341 ‰ in Galați County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Smârdan: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (96 businesses).
Smârdan in numbers
Where is Smârdan?
Population of Smârdan over time
Smârdan had 5,547 residents in 2016 and 6,031 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,883 |
| 2022 | 5,923 |
| 2023 | 5,956 |
| 2024 | 5,973 |
| 2025 | 5,996 |
| 2026 | 6,031 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,434 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vânători, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pechea (10,824 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Smârdan
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 | Smârdan | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.9 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Smârdan | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.04 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,757 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.65 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 666 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,656 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 559 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 440.4 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,152 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.4 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 409 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.63 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 125 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Smârdan | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.6 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.65 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 624 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Smârdan | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Smârdan | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11 ‰ | 341 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,151 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Smârdan | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.9 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,665 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.93 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 175 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Smârdan | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Smârdan | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 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: Smârdan
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 trade127 · 25.3%
- Transport and storage80 · 15.9%
- Construction55 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing43 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services42 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical27 · 5.4%
- Other service activities23 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)96 · 19.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines69 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)59 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities54 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings32 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities20 · 4.0%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products15 · 3.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities15 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Smârdan?
Smârdan has 6,031 residents (2026), ranking 561 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Smârdan?
Smârdan covers 145.9 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Smârdan growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Smârdan went from 5,547 to 6,031, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Smârdan?
Smârdan is in Galați County. Latitude 45.540, longitude 27.920.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Smârdan?
In Smârdan, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.63 ‰ (2025), ranking 125 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Smârdan?
In Smârdan, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,151 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Smârdan?
The nearest to Smârdan are Vânători (6.5 km), Schela (7.0 km), Cuza Vodă (10 km), Tulucești (11 km), Șendreni (11 km).