Hănești: population and statistics
Hănești has a population of 4,954 (2026) across 59.7 km², or 82.9 people per km². It ranks 770 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +125.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,954 residents
- 59.7 km²
- 83 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Hănești ranks No. 21 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 214.4 ‰ in Hănești, compared with an average of 442.3 ‰ in Botoșani County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.4 ‰ in Hănești, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Hănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (7 businesses).
Hănești in numbers
Where is Hănești?
Population of Hănești over time
Hănești had 2,196 residents in 2016 and 4,954 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,061 |
| 2022 | 3,050 |
| 2023 | 4,183 |
| 2024 | 4,689 |
| 2025 | 4,967 |
| 2026 | 4,954 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,366 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vlăsinești, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săveni (7,746 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Hănești
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 | Hănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,408 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,062 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,322 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 214.4 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,155 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.0 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,976 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.20 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,862 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,122 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,843 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 20 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,102 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Hănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,705 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Hănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hănești
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 trade11 · 25.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 16.3%
- Transport and storage5 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing4 · 9.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 7.0%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 16.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 16.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 16.3%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 9.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 7.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities3 · 7.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hănești?
Hănești has 4,954 residents (2026), ranking 770 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hănești?
Hănești covers 59.7 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Hănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hănești went from 2,196 to 4,954, a change of +125.6%.
Where is Hănești?
Hănești is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.917, longitude 26.983.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hănești?
In Hănești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 214.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,155 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hănești?
In Hănești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,122 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Hănești?
The nearest to Hănești are Vlăsinești (5.2 km), Mihălășeni (8.7 km), Dângeni (9.5 km), Săveni (10 km), Dobârceni (10 km).