Smulți: population and statistics
Smulți has a population of 1,315 (2026) across 55.7 km², or 23.6 people per km². It ranks 2,870 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,315 residents
- 55.7 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Smulți ranks No. 65 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Smulți, compared with an average of 2.62 ‰ in Galați County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 13.0% in Smulți, compared with an average of 2.6% in Galați County and 2.0% nationally.
Smulți: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (8 businesses).
Smulți in numbers
Where is Smulți?
Population of Smulți over time
Smulți had 1,474 residents in 2016 and 1,315 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,383 |
| 2022 | 1,349 |
| 2023 | 1,352 |
| 2024 | 1,345 |
| 2025 | 1,327 |
| 2026 | 1,315 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Galați County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Galați County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,807 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Smulți
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 | Smulți | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Smulți | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.81 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 106 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.76 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,891 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 738 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,886 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 561.2 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 839 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.7 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 727 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.52 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 844 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Smulți | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.7 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,692 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Smulți | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 30 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 106 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Smulți | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.3 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,897 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Smulți | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 363 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Smulți | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Smulți
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 trade15 · 26.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 12.5%
- Transport and storage7 · 12.5%
- Construction6 · 10.7%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services5 · 8.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 14.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 14.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 10.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 10.7%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 10.7%
- Civil engineering3 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Smulți?
Smulți has 1,315 residents (2026), ranking 2,870 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Smulți?
Smulți covers 55.7 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Smulți growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Smulți went from 1,474 to 1,315, a change of −10.8%.
Where is Smulți?
Smulți is in Galați County. Latitude 45.913, longitude 27.749.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Smulți?
In Smulți, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Smulți?
In Smulți, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 13.0% (2026), ranking 106 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Smulți?
The nearest to Smulți are Corni (6.7 km), Vârlezi (7.4 km), Drăgușeni (8.2 km), Valea Mărului (8.9 km), Corod (10 km).