Gălești: population and statistics
Gălești has a population of 2,361 (2026) across 57.2 km², or 41.2 people per km². It ranks 2,028 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,361 residents
- 57.2 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Gălești ranks No. 59 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.13 km in Gălești, compared with an average of 5.44 km in Mureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.08 km in Gălești, compared with an average of 3.70 km in Mureș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Gălești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Gălești in numbers
Where is Gălești?
Population of Gălești over time
Gălești had 2,621 residents in 2016 and 2,361 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,461 |
| 2022 | 2,413 |
| 2023 | 2,385 |
| 2024 | 2,397 |
| 2025 | 2,378 |
| 2026 | 2,361 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,018 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Păsăreni, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Miercurea Nirajului (5,977 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Gălești
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 | Gălești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gălești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.13 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,723 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.96 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 573 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,366 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,759 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 578.6 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 728 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.5 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,285 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gălești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.35 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 52 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 327 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 379 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gălești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.1 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,057 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.69 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,950 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gălești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gălești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 263 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 554 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 426 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gălești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.08 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,684 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gălești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 369 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gălești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gălești
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 trade32 · 18.5%
- Administrative and support services19 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing18 · 10.4%
- Construction17 · 9.8%
- Transport and storage17 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 6.4%
- Real estate8 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 15.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 13.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings11 · 6.4%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities8 · 4.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities8 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gălești?
Gălești has 2,361 residents (2026), ranking 2,028 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gălești?
Gălești covers 57.2 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Gălești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gălești went from 2,621 to 2,361, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Gălești?
Gălești is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.487, longitude 24.752.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gălești?
In Gălești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.13 km (2025), ranking 2,723 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gălești?
In Gălești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.08 km (2025), ranking 1,684 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Gălești?
The nearest to Gălești are Păsăreni (4.4 km), Miercurea Nirajului (6.0 km), Neaua (7.3 km), Acățari (9.3 km), Sângeorgiu de Pădure (9.3 km).