Coșești: population and statistics
Coșești has a population of 5,064 (2026) across 62.3 km², or 81.2 people per km². It ranks 735 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,064 residents
- 62.3 km²
- 81 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Coșești ranks No. 22 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.7 ‰ in Coșești, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Argeș County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.2 ‰ in Coșești, compared with an average of 22.2 ‰ in Argeș County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Coșești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (99 businesses).
Coșești in numbers
Where is Coșești?
Population of Coșești over time
Coșești had 5,284 residents in 2016 and 5,064 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,223 |
| 2022 | 5,204 |
| 2023 | 5,188 |
| 2024 | 5,136 |
| 2025 | 5,100 |
| 2026 | 5,064 |
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All indicators for Coșești
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 | Coșești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Coșești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.75 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,138 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,193 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,381 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 677 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 470.2 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,761 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.3 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 484 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.57 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 474 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Coșești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.3 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.97 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,685 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Coșești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 432 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Coșești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,197 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Coșești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.9 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 679 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Coșești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.99 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 495 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Coșești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Coșești
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 trade135 · 27.5%
- Manufacturing88 · 17.9%
- Transport and storage73 · 14.9%
- Administrative and support services32 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 6.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29 · 5.9%
- Construction19 · 3.9%
- Other service activities19 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)99 · 20.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)89 · 18.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)67 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines64 · 13.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities43 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 5.7%
- Forestry and logging26 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities22 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities17 · 3.5%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coșești?
Coșești has 5,064 residents (2026), ranking 735 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Coșești?
Coșești covers 62.3 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Coșești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Coșești went from 5,284 to 5,064, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Coșești?
Coșești is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.072, longitude 24.860.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coșești?
In Coșești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,824 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coșești?
In Coșești, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,197 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Coșești?
The nearest to Coșești are Mălureni (6.9 km), Bălilești (7.2 km), Dârmănești (7.8 km), Pietroșani (9.3 km), Vlădești (11 km).