Gălăuțaș: population and statistics
Gălăuțaș has a population of 2,235 (2026) across 30.4 km², or 73.5 people per km². It ranks 2,129 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,235 residents
- 30.4 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Gălăuțaș ranks No. 48 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Gălăuțaș, compared with an average of 1.53 ‰ in Harghita County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.0 ‰ in Gălăuțaș, compared with an average of 7.6 ‰ in Harghita County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Gălăuțaș: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Gălăuțaș in numbers
Where is Gălăuțaș?
Population of Gălăuțaș over time
Gălăuțaș had 2,510 residents in 2016 and 2,235 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,377 |
| 2022 | 2,340 |
| 2023 | 2,314 |
| 2024 | 2,304 |
| 2025 | 2,262 |
| 2026 | 2,235 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,261 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Subcetate, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sărmaș (3,604 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Gălăuțaș
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 | Gălăuțaș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gălăuțaș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.03 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,245 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,198 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,140 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,187 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 510.1 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,300 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.3 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gălăuțaș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.9 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,868 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gălăuțaș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gălăuțaș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.6 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,762 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.26 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 474 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gălăuțaș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Gălăuțaș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gălăuțaș
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 · 23.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services8 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing7 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 9.9%
- Construction6 · 8.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 14.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 7.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 5.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 5.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gălăuțaș?
Gălăuțaș has 2,235 residents (2026), ranking 2,129 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gălăuțaș?
Gălăuțaș covers 30.4 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Gălăuțaș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gălăuțaș went from 2,510 to 2,235, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Gălăuțaș?
Gălăuțaș is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.894, longitude 25.392.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gălăuțaș?
In Gălăuțaș, “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 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gălăuțaș?
In Gălăuțaș, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,862 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Gălăuțaș?
The nearest to Gălăuțaș are Subcetate (4.5 km), Sărmaș (6.9 km), Remetea (9.0 km), Toplița (11 km), Stânceni (13 km).