Suhurlui: population and statistics
Suhurlui has a population of 1,318 (2026) across 18.7 km², or 70.6 people per km². It ranks 2,865 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,318 residents
- 18.7 km²
- 71 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Suhurlui ranks No. 64 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 25 ‰ in Suhurlui, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Suhurlui: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Suhurlui in numbers
Where is Suhurlui?
Population of Suhurlui over time
Suhurlui had 1,432 residents in 2016 and 1,318 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,383 |
| 2022 | 1,367 |
| 2023 | 1,364 |
| 2024 | 1,349 |
| 2025 | 1,343 |
| 2026 | 1,318 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Galați County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Galați County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,613 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Costache Negri (2,688 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Suhurlui
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 | Suhurlui | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.8 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 214 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) | 13.7 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Suhurlui | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.73 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,140 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.03 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 546 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 641 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,007 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 486.3 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,909 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Suhurlui | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.0 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.76 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,739 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Suhurlui | 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) | 5.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 554 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Suhurlui | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.7 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 233 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 403 ‰ | 341 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 424 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 969 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Suhurlui | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.7 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 857 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Suhurlui | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 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: Suhurlui
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 trade19 · 29.7%
- Transport and storage10 · 15.6%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 10.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services5 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing4 · 6.2%
- Construction3 · 4.7%
- Information and communication3 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 21.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 12.5%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 10.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 4.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 4.7%
- Information service activities3 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suhurlui?
Suhurlui has 1,318 residents (2026), ranking 2,865 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Suhurlui?
Suhurlui covers 18.7 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Suhurlui growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Suhurlui went from 1,432 to 1,318, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Suhurlui?
Suhurlui is in Galați County. Latitude 45.714, longitude 27.805.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suhurlui?
In Suhurlui, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,044 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Suhurlui?
In Suhurlui, “Existing dwellings” stands at 641 (2025), ranking 3,007 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Suhurlui?
The nearest to Suhurlui are Costache Negri (5.4 km), Băleni (8.7 km), Cuca (8.8 km), Cudalbi (9.5 km), Pechea (9.9 km).