Umbrărești: population and statistics
Umbrărești has a population of 6,821 (2026) across 80.8 km², or 84.5 people per km². It ranks 454 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,821 residents
- 80.8 km²
- 84 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Umbrărești ranks No. 15 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.15 ‰ in Umbrărești, compared with an average of 2.21 ‰ in Galați County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.5 in Umbrărești, compared with an average of 2.6 per 10,000 inh. in Galați County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Umbrărești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (86 businesses).
Umbrărești in numbers
Where is Umbrărești?
Population of Umbrărești over time
Umbrărești had 7,303 residents in 2016 and 6,821 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,016 |
| 2022 | 6,983 |
| 2023 | 6,918 |
| 2024 | 6,899 |
| 2025 | 6,839 |
| 2026 | 6,821 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,311 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Suraia, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Liești (10,667 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Umbrărești
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 | Umbrărești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,955 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) | 9.5 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,698 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Umbrărești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.00 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,769 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.17 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,599 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 586 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 381.0 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,837 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.1 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 369 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.61 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 799 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Umbrărești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.1 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.20 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Umbrărești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Umbrărești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.8 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,424 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.52 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 747 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Umbrărești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.15 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,768 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.15 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,733 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.15 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,083 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Umbrărești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 83 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Umbrărești
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 trade110 · 23.3%
- Construction71 · 15.0%
- Transport and storage68 · 14.4%
- Administrative and support services42 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing38 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 5.9%
- Other service activities25 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 18.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)76 · 16.1%
- Specialised construction activities71 · 15.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines62 · 13.1%
- Construction of buildings51 · 10.8%
- Civil engineering34 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products23 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities20 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Umbrărești?
Umbrărești has 6,821 residents (2026), ranking 454 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Umbrărești?
Umbrărești covers 80.8 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Umbrărești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Umbrărești went from 7,303 to 6,821, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Umbrărești?
Umbrărești is in Galați County. Latitude 45.701, longitude 27.461.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Umbrărești?
In Umbrărești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.15 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,768 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Umbrărești?
In Umbrărești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,929 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Umbrărești?
The nearest to Umbrărești are Suraia (6.4 km), Barcea (6.4 km), Ivești (7.3 km), Movileni (8.9 km), Vulturu (9.7 km).