Vlădești (Galați County): population and statistics
Vlădești has a population of 2,234 (2026) across 60.9 km², or 36.7 people per km². It ranks 2,130 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,234 residents
- 60.9 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Vlădești ranks No. 48 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 51.0 ‰ in Vlădești, compared with an average of 22.6 ‰ in Galați County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 18 ‰ in Vlădești, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Vlădești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Vlădești in numbers
Where is Vlădești?
Population of Vlădești over time
Vlădești had 2,329 residents in 2016 and 2,234 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,578 |
| 2022 | 2,520 |
| 2023 | 2,470 |
| 2024 | 2,412 |
| 2025 | 2,302 |
| 2026 | 2,234 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,527 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Măstăcani (4,181 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Vlădești
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 | Vlădești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.0 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 378 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51.0 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 10 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vlădești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.24 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 724 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.34 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,351 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 960 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,514 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 429.7 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,302 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,436 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vlădești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.4 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,891 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.90 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vlădești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 18 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,122 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 391 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vlădești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.8 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,126 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vlădești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vlădești | 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) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vlădești
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 trade17 · 29.3%
- Transport and storage10 · 17.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 13.8%
- Manufacturing6 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 8.6%
- Construction4 · 6.9%
- Other service activities4 · 6.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 20.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 12.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 10.3%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 6.9%
- Other personal service activities3 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vlădești?
Vlădești has 2,234 residents (2026), ranking 2,130 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vlădești?
Vlădești covers 60.9 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Vlădești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vlădești went from 2,329 to 2,234, a change of −4.1%.
Where is Vlădești?
Vlădești is in Galați County. Latitude 45.830, longitude 28.062.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vlădești?
In Vlădești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 51.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 10 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vlădești?
In Vlădești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,122 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Vlădești?
The nearest to Vlădești are Măstăcani (6.9 km), Fârțănești (8.7 km), Oancea (11 km), Foltești (12 km), Târgu Bujor (13 km).