Vultureni (Bacău County): population and statistics
Vultureni has a population of 1,726 (2026) across 72.5 km², or 23.8 people per km². It ranks 2,571 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,726 residents
- 72.5 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Vultureni ranks No. 90 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.7 ‰ in Vultureni, compared with an average of 20.9 ‰ in Bacău County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.6 ‰ in Vultureni, compared with an average of 34.3 ‰ in Bacău County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Vultureni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Vultureni in numbers
Where is Vultureni?
Population of Vultureni over time
Vultureni had 2,101 residents in 2016 and 1,726 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,908 |
| 2022 | 1,855 |
| 2023 | 1,806 |
| 2024 | 1,768 |
| 2025 | 1,742 |
| 2026 | 1,726 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bacău County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,150 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Stănișești (4,450 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Vultureni
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 | Vultureni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 349 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.7 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 64 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vultureni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,064 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,320 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 616.5 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 532 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.4 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,600 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vultureni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.6 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,981 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.74 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,899 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vultureni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Vultureni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vultureni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 621 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vultureni
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 trade15 · 25.9%
- Transport and storage8 · 13.8%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 13.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing6 · 10.3%
- Construction5 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services4 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 19.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 17.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 12.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 12.1%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 12.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 10.3%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings3 · 5.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy3 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vultureni?
Vultureni has 1,726 residents (2026), ranking 2,571 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vultureni?
Vultureni covers 72.5 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Vultureni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vultureni went from 2,101 to 1,726, a change of −17.8%.
Where is Vultureni?
Vultureni is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.400, longitude 27.283.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vultureni?
In Vultureni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 64 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vultureni?
In Vultureni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,981 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Vultureni?
The nearest to Vultureni are Stănișești (4.4 km), Răchitoasa (7.4 km), Oncești (9.0 km), Găiceana (9.0 km), Pâncești (13 km).