Românești (Botoșani County): population and statistics
Românești has a population of 1,868 (2026) across 39.3 km², or 47.6 people per km². It ranks 2,456 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,868 residents
- 39.3 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Românești ranks No. 72 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.6 ‰ in Românești, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.6 ‰ in Românești, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Românești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (8 businesses).
Românești in numbers
Where is Românești?
Population of Românești over time
Românești had 2,115 residents in 2016 and 1,868 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,961 |
| 2022 | 1,934 |
| 2023 | 1,917 |
| 2024 | 1,892 |
| 2025 | 1,878 |
| 2026 | 1,868 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,500 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Santa Mare, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Durnești (3,755 residents), 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Românești
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 | Românești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,707 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,042 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 329 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Românești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.78 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,835 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 934 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,560 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 500.0 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,409 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.9 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,455 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 | Românești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.6 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,075 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.61 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Românești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Românești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.7 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,946 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Românești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Românești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Românești
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 · 42.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 15.4%
- Manufacturing3 · 11.5%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Românești?
Românești has 1,868 residents (2026), ranking 2,456 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Românești?
Românești covers 39.3 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Românești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Românești went from 2,115 to 1,868, a change of −11.7%.
Where is Românești?
Românești is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.705, longitude 27.206.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Românești?
In Românești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,075 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Românești?
In Românești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,042 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Românești?
The nearest to Românești are Santa Mare (6.4 km), Durnești (8.8 km), Albești (9.1 km), Ștefănești (9.7 km), Hlipiceni (11 km).