Albești (Botoșani County): population and statistics
Albești has a population of 6,730 (2026) across 96.1 km², or 70.0 people per km². It ranks 463 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,730 residents
- 96.1 km²
- 70 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Albești ranks No. 10 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.6 ‰ in Albești, compared with an average of 6.6 ‰ in Botoșani County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 4 ‰ in Albești, compared with an average of 265 ‰ in Botoșani County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Albești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (50 businesses).
Albești in numbers
Where is Albești?
Population of Albești over time
Albești had 6,981 residents in 2016 and 6,730 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,834 |
| 2022 | 6,816 |
| 2023 | 6,796 |
| 2024 | 6,764 |
| 2025 | 6,753 |
| 2026 | 6,730 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,462 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Durnești, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Flămânzi (11,100 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Albești
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 | Albești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,597 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 45 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.41 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,163 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.08 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,367 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 684 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 351.7 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,006 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.9 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,645 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.74 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.6 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,933 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.34 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,278 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 28 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,979 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Albești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4 ‰ | 265 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,203 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,068 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Albești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.1 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,367 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Albești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Albești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 136 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Albești
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 trade61 · 35.5%
- Construction29 · 16.9%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing14 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 5.8%
- Transport and storage10 · 5.8%
- Administrative and support services9 · 5.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 29.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 25.6%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 16.3%
- Construction of buildings24 · 14.0%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 10.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering9 · 5.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 3.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albești?
Albești has 6,730 residents (2026), ranking 463 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Albești?
Albești covers 96.1 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Albești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Albești went from 6,981 to 6,730, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Albești?
Albești is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.704, longitude 27.084.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albești?
In Albești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 45 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albești?
In Albești, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,203 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Albești?
The nearest to Albești are Durnești (7.8 km), Românești (9.1 km), Trușești (9.6 km), Todireni (9.6 km), Lunca (10 km).