Cristești (Botoșani County): population and statistics
Cristești has a population of 4,812 (2026) across 78.1 km², or 61.6 people per km². It ranks 808 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,812 residents
- 78.1 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Cristești ranks No. 24 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.1 ‰ in Cristești, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.33 km in Cristești, compared with an average of 4.53 km in Botoșani County and 4.84 km nationally.
Cristești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Cristești in numbers
Where is Cristești?
Population of Cristești over time
Cristești had 4,945 residents in 2016 and 4,812 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,893 |
| 2022 | 4,850 |
| 2023 | 4,847 |
| 2024 | 4,837 |
| 2025 | 4,813 |
| 2026 | 4,812 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,941 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Coșula, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vorona (7,360 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Cristești
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 | Cristești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 513 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cristești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.33 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,556 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.83 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,811 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,969 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 990 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 409.2 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,569 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.4 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,921 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cristești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.1 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,960 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.25 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,358 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cristești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cristești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.5 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,438 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cristești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cristești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 127 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 594 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cristești
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 trade32 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage18 · 14.1%
- Manufacturing14 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 9.4%
- Other service activities9 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.5%
- Construction6 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 18.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 13.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 4.7%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.7%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 3.9%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods5 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cristești?
Cristești has 4,812 residents (2026), ranking 808 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cristești?
Cristești covers 78.1 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Cristești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cristești went from 4,945 to 4,812, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Cristești?
Cristești is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.636, longitude 26.736.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cristești?
In Cristești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,960 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cristești?
In Cristești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.33 km (2025), ranking 2,556 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Cristești?
The nearest to Cristești are Coșula (5.7 km), Bălușeni (6.9 km), Curtești (9.5 km), Copălău (10 km), Corni (10 km).