Albești (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Albești has a population of 2,614 (2026) across 58.4 km², or 44.8 people per km². It ranks 1,834 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,614 residents
- 58.4 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Albești ranks No. 50 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.6 ‰ in Albești, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.2 m² in Albești, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Albești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Albești in numbers
Where is Albești?
Population of Albești over time
Albești had 3,087 residents in 2016 and 2,614 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,858 |
| 2022 | 2,802 |
| 2023 | 2,743 |
| 2024 | 2,686 |
| 2025 | 2,647 |
| 2026 | 2,614 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,172 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Oltenești, 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Muntenii de Jos (5,896 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Albești
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 | Albești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 853 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,380 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,736 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 527.9 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,119 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.2 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,907 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.6 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,933 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.15 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,437 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Albești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Albești
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 trade18 · 16.8%
- Transport and storage16 · 15.0%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 11.2%
- Construction10 · 9.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing7 · 6.5%
- Administrative and support services7 · 6.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 12.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 10.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings6 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.7%
- Civil engineering4 · 3.7%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albești?
Albești has 2,614 residents (2026), ranking 1,834 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Albești?
Albești covers 58.4 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Albești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Albești went from 3,087 to 2,614, a change of −15.3%.
Where is Albești?
Albești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.503, longitude 27.866.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albești?
In Albești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,933 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Albești?
In Albești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.2 m² (2025), ranking 2,907 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Albești?
The nearest to Albești are Oltenești (7.7 km), Roșiești (7.8 km), Deleni (8.7 km), Hoceni (8.8 km), Costești (8.9 km).