Blândești: population and statistics
Blândești has a population of 1,761 (2026) across 47.2 km², or 37.3 people per km². It ranks 2,541 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,761 residents
- 47.2 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Blândești ranks No. 74 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Blândești, compared with an average of 1.54 ‰ in Botoșani County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 33.1 m² in Blândești, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Botoșani County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Blândești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (7 businesses).
Blândești in numbers
Where is Blândești?
Population of Blândești over time
Blândești had 2,100 residents in 2016 and 1,761 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,984 |
| 2022 | 1,944 |
| 2023 | 1,887 |
| 2024 | 1,852 |
| 2025 | 1,805 |
| 2026 | 1,761 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,611 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bălușeni (4,716 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Blândești
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 | Blândești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 116 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 249 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Blândești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.98 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 368 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,013 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,413 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 575.2 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.1 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,080 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.25 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 137 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Blândești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.2 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,026 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Blândești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Blândești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Blândești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Blândești
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 trade8 · 24.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 18.2%
- Construction4 · 12.1%
- Manufacturing3 · 9.1%
- Transport and storage3 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services3 · 9.1%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blândești?
Blândești has 1,761 residents (2026), ranking 2,541 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Blândești?
Blândești covers 47.2 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Blândești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Blândești went from 2,100 to 1,761, a change of −16.1%.
Where is Blândești?
Blândești is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.700, longitude 26.891.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Blândești?
In Blândești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Blândești?
In Blândești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 33.1 m² (2025), ranking 3,080 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Blândești?
The nearest to Blândești are Bălușeni (7.0 km), Sulița (7.0 km), Stăuceni (8.7 km), Trușești (9.9 km), Gorbănești (9.9 km).