Hudești: population and statistics
Hudești has a population of 5,739 (2026) across 102.8 km², or 55.8 people per km². It ranks 607 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,739 residents
- 102.8 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Hudești ranks No. 18 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.05 km in Hudești, compared with an average of 4.53 km in Botoșani County and 4.84 km nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.17 ‰ in Hudești, compared with an average of 1.60 ‰ in Botoșani County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Hudești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Hudești in numbers
Where is Hudești?
Population of Hudești over time
Hudești had 6,286 residents in 2016 and 5,739 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,077 |
| 2022 | 6,014 |
| 2023 | 5,927 |
| 2024 | 5,877 |
| 2025 | 5,819 |
| 2026 | 5,739 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,399 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Suharău, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Darabani (12,211 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Hudești
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 | Hudești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,688 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hudești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,689 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,310 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,927 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 472 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 510.0 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,302 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.5 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,909 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.44 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 512 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hudești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.1 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,031 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hudești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.0% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 432 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Hudești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.17 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,750 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.17 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hudești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hudești
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 trade33 · 26.6%
- Transport and storage13 · 10.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 9.7%
- Construction12 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing10 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services9 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 23.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 8.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings10 · 8.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 4.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hudești?
Hudești has 5,739 residents (2026), ranking 607 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hudești?
Hudești covers 102.8 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Hudești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hudești went from 6,286 to 5,739, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Hudești?
Hudești is in Botoșani County. Latitude 48.137, longitude 26.506.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hudești?
In Hudești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.05 km (2025), ranking 2,689 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hudești?
In Hudești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.17 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,750 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Hudești?
The nearest to Hudești are Suharău (5.4 km), Concești (6.1 km), Darabani (8.3 km), Havârna (12 km), George Enescu (12 km).