Cristinești: population and statistics
Cristinești has a population of 3,679 (2026) across 64.2 km², or 57.3 people per km². It ranks 1,209 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,679 residents
- 64.2 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Cristinești ranks No. 40 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.9 ‰ in Cristinești, compared with an average of 6.6 ‰ in Botoșani County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.3 ‰ in Cristinești, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Cristinești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Cristinești in numbers
Where is Cristinești?
Population of Cristinești over time
Cristinești had 3,950 residents in 2016 and 3,679 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,796 |
| 2022 | 3,765 |
| 2023 | 3,724 |
| 2024 | 3,708 |
| 2025 | 3,701 |
| 2026 | 3,679 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,990 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pomârla, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hudești (5,739 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Cristinești
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 | Cristinești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 779 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 56 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 736 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cristinești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,549 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,698 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,263 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461.5 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,874 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.54 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,521 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cristinești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.3 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,894 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.63 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cristinești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 506 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Cristinești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cristinești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 140 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 423 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cristinești
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 trade29 · 27.1%
- Transport and storage12 · 11.2%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 11.2%
- Construction11 · 10.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 7.5%
- Other service activities7 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing6 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 20.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 11.2%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 8.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 4.7%
- Education4 · 3.7%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods4 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cristinești?
Cristinești has 3,679 residents (2026), ranking 1,209 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cristinești?
Cristinești covers 64.2 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Cristinești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cristinești went from 3,950 to 3,679, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Cristinești?
Cristinești is in Botoșani County. Latitude 48.119, longitude 26.316.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cristinești?
In Cristinești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 56 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cristinești?
In Cristinești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,894 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Cristinești?
The nearest to Cristinești are Pomârla (6.7 km), Suharău (8.8 km), Ibănești (8.9 km), Hilișeu-Horia (11 km), Hudești (14 km).