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Galaţi in figures

A profile of Galaţi from official statistics: 12 figures in 3 sections, each with its period, its change from a year earlier, its rank among similar places where a ranking exists, and its source.

Figures last updated on 2026-10-12.

People

Population in Galaţi was 489,056 (estimated) in 2025, down 0.8% from 2024, and the 15th highest of 42 areas in Romania.

Population489,0562025, estimatedDown 0.8% from 2024The 15th highest of 42 areas in Romania
Natural change rate-6.8 per 1,000 inhabitants2024, estimatedDown 1.2 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023Tied for the 15th lowest of 42 areas in Romania
Median age45.6 years2025, estimatedUp 0.3 years from 2024Tied for the 14th highest of 42 areas in Romania
Population aged 65 and over21.5%2025, estimatedUp 0.4 percentage points from 2024
Population density112.2 inhabitants per km²2024, estimatedDown 0.5% from 2023
Net migration including statistical adjustment-6222024, estimatedCompared with 1,508 in 2023
450K500K550K600K650K20012005200920132017202120252001: 643,828 persons2002: 627,267 persons2003: 624,131 persons2004: 621,956 persons2005: 621,208 persons2006: 619,090 persons2007: 616,054 persons2008: 613,509 persons2009: 611,040 persons2010: 609,398 persons2011: 606,823 persons2012: 534,577 persons2013: 530,914 persons2014: 527,979 persons2015: 524,574 persons2016: 520,058 persons2017: 515,282 persons2018: 510,865 persons2019: 504,058 persons2020: 500,213 persons2021: 495,149 persons2022: 495,030 persons2023: 494,280 persons2024: 493,009 persons2025: 489,056 persons
Population, 2001 to 2025. persons. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). Population and demography statistics and rankings

Economy

GDP (euros) in Galaţi was €5.62 billion (provisional) in 2024, up 10.5% from 2023, and the 20th highest of 42 areas in Romania.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€5.62 billion2024, provisionalUp 10.5% from 2023The 20th highest of 42 areas in Romania
GDP per capita€11,4002024, provisionalUp 10.7% from 2023Tied for the 9th lowest of 42 areas in Romania
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)47%2024, provisionalUp 1 percentage point from 2023Tied for the 8th lowest of 42 areas in Romania
01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,00020002004200820122016202020242000: 982 EUR million2001: 1,111 EUR million2002: 1,122 EUR million2003: 1,136 EUR million2004: 1,450 EUR million2005: 1,783 EUR million2006: 2,016 EUR million2007: 2,739 EUR million2008: 2,969 EUR million2009: 2,407 EUR million2010: 2,603 EUR million2011: 2,669 EUR million2012: 2,608 EUR million2013: 2,747 EUR million2014: 2,846 EUR million2015: 2,828 EUR million2016: 2,840 EUR million2017: 3,186 EUR million2018: 3,589 EUR million2019: 3,921 EUR million2020: 3,660 EUR million2021: 4,363 EUR million2022: 4,397 EUR million2023: 5,084 EUR million2024: 5,618 EUR million
Gross domestic product (GDP), 2000 to 2024. EUR million. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). Economy statistics and rankings

Business and tourism

Nights spent in tourist accommodation in Galaţi were 193,000 in 2025, up 12.4% from 2024, and the 12th lowest of 42 areas in Romania.

Nights spent in tourist accommodation193,0002025Up 12.4% from 2024The 12th lowest of 42 areas in Romania
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)32,1572025Down 2.9% from 2024The 21st highest of 42 areas in Romania
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms41,6812025Up 20.9% from 2024The 19th lowest of 42 areas in Romania
120K140K160K180K200K202120222023202420252021: 123,883 count2022: 159,083 count2023: 174,494 count2024: 171,634 count2025: 193,000 count
Nights spent in tourist accommodation, 2021 to 2025. count. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Guest nights spent at short-stay accommodation offered via online platforms by NUTS 3 region, residents and non-residents (tour_ce_oan3). Companies statistics and rankings

Sources and citations

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  1. Eurostat. Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanaggr3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  2. Eurostat. Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  3. Eurostat. Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  4. Eurostat. Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_d3dens/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  5. Eurostat. Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  6. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  7. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  8. Eurostat. GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  9. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
  10. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  11. Eurostat. Guest nights spent at short-stay accommodation offered via online platforms by NUTS 3 region, residents and non-residents (tour_ce_oan3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_ce_oan3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.

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