Durnești: population and statistics
Durnești has a population of 3,755 (2026) across 74.8 km², or 50.2 people per km². It ranks 1,174 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,755 residents
- 74.8 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Durnești ranks No. 36 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 26 ‰ in Durnești, compared with an average of 133 ‰ in Botoșani County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.4 ‰ in Durnești, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Durnești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Durnești in numbers
Where is Durnești?
Population of Durnești over time
Durnești had 4,056 residents in 2016 and 3,755 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,903 |
| 2022 | 3,840 |
| 2023 | 3,800 |
| 2024 | 3,757 |
| 2025 | 3,756 |
| 2026 | 3,755 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,478 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ștefănești (5,855 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Durnești
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 | Durnești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Durnești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.75 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,846 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,664 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,309 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 443.1 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,108 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.3 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,957 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.73 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 283 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Durnești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.07 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,490 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Durnești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Durnești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.0 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,991 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Durnești | 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 |
Education
| Indicator | Durnești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 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: Durnești
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 trade17 · 22.4%
- Construction10 · 13.2%
- Administrative and support services9 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing8 · 10.5%
- Transport and storage8 · 10.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 15.8%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 11.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 11.8%
- Construction of buildings8 · 10.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 7.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.6%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 6.6%
- Civil engineering3 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Durnești?
Durnești has 3,755 residents (2026), ranking 1,174 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Durnești?
Durnești covers 74.8 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Durnești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Durnești went from 4,056 to 3,755, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Durnești?
Durnești is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.767, longitude 27.131.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Durnești?
In Durnești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,020 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Durnești?
In Durnești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,020 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Durnești?
The nearest to Durnești are Ștefănești (6.0 km), Albești (7.8 km), Românești (8.8 km), Dobârceni (9.7 km), Trușești (11 km).