Gălănești: population and statistics
Gălănești has a population of 3,279 (2026) across 20.2 km², or 162 people per km². It ranks 1,409 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +15.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,279 residents
- 20.2 km²
- 162 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Gălănești ranks No. 77 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.85 km in Gălănești, compared with an average of 3.50 km in Suceava County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 3.7 m³ in Gălănești, compared with an average of 26.8 m³ in Suceava County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Gălănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Gălănești in numbers
Where is Gălănești?
Population of Gălănești over time
Gălănești had 2,851 residents in 2016 and 3,279 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,133 |
| 2022 | 3,191 |
| 2023 | 3,240 |
| 2024 | 3,299 |
| 2025 | 3,291 |
| 2026 | 3,279 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,829 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Horodnic de Jos, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Frătăuții Vechi (6,081 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Gălănești
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 | Gălănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,866 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,777 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gălănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.85 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,700 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 637 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,121 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,222 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 341.9 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,055 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.6 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 812 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.44 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 512 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gălănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.1 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.91 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,623 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gălănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gălănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 3.7 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,578 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,600 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gălănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 302 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gălănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gălănești
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 trade53 · 24.2%
- Transport and storage33 · 15.1%
- Construction27 · 12.3%
- Manufacturing19 · 8.7%
- Real estate14 · 6.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 16.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 15.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 11.4%
- Construction of buildings20 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 8.7%
- Real estate activities14 · 6.4%
- Civil engineering12 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gălănești?
Gălănești has 3,279 residents (2026), ranking 1,409 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gălănești?
Gălănești covers 20.2 km², with a density of 162 people per km².
Is the population of Gălănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gălănești went from 2,851 to 3,279, a change of +15.0%.
Where is Gălănești?
Gălănești is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.905, longitude 25.824.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gălănești?
In Gălănești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.85 km (2025), ranking 2,700 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Gălănești?
In Gălănești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 3.7 m³ (2025), ranking 2,578 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Gălănești?
The nearest to Gălănești are Horodnic de Jos (5.1 km), Bilca (5.3 km), Frătăuții Vechi (5.5 km), Voitinel (6.2 km), Frătăuții Noi (6.4 km).