Galicea: population and statistics
Galicea has a population of 3,716 (2026) across 53.8 km², or 69.1 people per km². It ranks 1,191 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,716 residents
- 53.8 km²
- 69 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Galicea ranks No. 18 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.27 ‰ in Galicea, compared with an average of 2.63 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.3 ‰ in Galicea, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Galicea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (49 businesses).
Galicea in numbers
Where is Galicea?
Population of Galicea over time
Galicea had 3,843 residents in 2016 and 3,716 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,693 |
| 2022 | 3,697 |
| 2023 | 3,693 |
| 2024 | 3,733 |
| 2025 | 3,740 |
| 2026 | 3,716 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,534 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băbeni (8,698 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Galicea
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 | Galicea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Galicea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.64 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 467 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.88 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,024 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,839 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,106 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 494.9 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,470 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.7 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,883 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.27 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,796 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Galicea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,590 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.88 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,771 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Galicea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 163 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 534 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Galicea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,847 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Galicea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Galicea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Galicea
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 trade65 · 24.4%
- Construction35 · 13.2%
- Transport and storage31 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services21 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing19 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 6.0%
- Information and communication12 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings24 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities10 · 3.8%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 3.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities10 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Galicea?
Galicea has 3,716 residents (2026), ranking 1,191 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Galicea?
Galicea covers 53.8 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Galicea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Galicea went from 3,843 to 3,716, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Galicea?
Galicea is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.946, longitude 24.284.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Galicea?
In Galicea, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.27 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,796 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Galicea?
In Galicea, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,767 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Galicea?
The nearest to Galicea are Băbeni (5.3 km), Stoilești (7.8 km), Șirineasa (8.5 km), Ionești (8.7 km), Olanu (9.3 km).