Cândești (Botoșani County): population and statistics
Cândești has a population of 2,305 (2026) across 34.2 km², or 67.4 people per km². It ranks 2,071 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,305 residents
- 34.2 km²
- 67 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Cândești ranks No. 65 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 30 ‰ in Cândești, compared with an average of 133 ‰ in Botoșani County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.9 ‰ in Cândești, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Cândești: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (9 businesses).
Cândești in numbers
Where is Cândești?
Population of Cândești over time
Cândești had 2,102 residents in 2016 and 2,305 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,063 |
| 2022 | 2,043 |
| 2023 | 2,081 |
| 2024 | 2,268 |
| 2025 | 2,325 |
| 2026 | 2,305 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,790 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mihăileni, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Siret (9,157 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Cândești
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 | Cândești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,866 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cândești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.17 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 880 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,039 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,366 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 450.8 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,006 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.0 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,478 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.74 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 742 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cândești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.9 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,868 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.17 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,519 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cândești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 30 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Cândești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cândești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cândești
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 · 21.4%
- Construction10 · 14.3%
- Transport and storage8 · 11.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services6 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing5 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.7%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities9 · 12.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 10.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings5 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 7.1%
- Civil engineering3 · 4.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 4.3%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cândești?
Cândești has 2,305 residents (2026), ranking 2,071 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cândești?
Cândești covers 34.2 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Cândești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cândești went from 2,102 to 2,305, a change of +9.7%.
Where is Cândești?
Cândești is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.935, longitude 26.202.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cândești?
In Cândești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,934 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cândești?
In Cândești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,868 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Cândești?
The nearest to Cândești are Mihăileni (4.4 km), Lozna (5.4 km), Grămești (5.5 km), Dersca (6.7 km), Zamostea (7.2 km).