Gălăteni: population and statistics
Gălăteni has a population of 2,242 (2026) across 68.0 km², or 33.0 people per km². It ranks 2,120 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,242 residents
- 68.0 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Gălăteni ranks No. 48 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.8 ‰ in Gălăteni, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Teleorman County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 11.0% in Gălăteni, compared with an average of 4.8% in Teleorman County and 2.0% nationally.
Gălăteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Gălăteni in numbers
Where is Gălăteni?
Population of Gălăteni over time
Gălăteni had 2,706 residents in 2016 and 2,242 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,444 |
| 2022 | 2,417 |
| 2023 | 2,374 |
| 2024 | 2,334 |
| 2025 | 2,302 |
| 2026 | 2,242 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,518 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Frăsinet, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Blejești (3,538 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Gălăteni
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 | Gălăteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.3 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 523 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 37 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gălăteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.89 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,533 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,475 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 683.8 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 303 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.4 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,892 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,600 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gălăteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.0 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.89 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,644 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gălăteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.0% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 176 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Gălăteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gălăteni
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 trade34 · 25.6%
- Transport and storage24 · 18.0%
- Construction15 · 11.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing9 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 17.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 16.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 13.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 11.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 10.5%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings8 · 6.0%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gălăteni?
Gălăteni has 2,242 residents (2026), ranking 2,120 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gălăteni?
Gălăteni covers 68.0 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Gălăteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gălăteni went from 2,706 to 2,242, a change of −17.1%.
Where is Gălăteni?
Gălăteni is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.226, longitude 25.360.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gălăteni?
In Gălăteni, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 37 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Gălăteni?
In Gălăteni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 11.0% (2026), ranking 176 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Gălăteni?
The nearest to Gălăteni are Frăsinet (5.1 km), Olteni (5.3 km), Talpa (6.6 km), Cosmești (8.5 km), Blejești (9.4 km).