Arsura: population and statistics
Arsura has a population of 1,670 (2026) across 40.5 km², or 41.3 people per km². It ranks 2,610 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,670 residents
- 40.5 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Arsura ranks No. 75 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 26.8 m² in Arsura, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.6 ‰ in Arsura, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Arsura: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (6 businesses).
Arsura in numbers
Where is Arsura?
Population of Arsura over time
Arsura had 1,634 residents in 2016 and 1,670 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,444 |
| 2022 | 1,422 |
| 2023 | 1,396 |
| 2024 | 1,403 |
| 2025 | 1,699 |
| 2026 | 1,670 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,668 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bunești-Averești, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cozmești (6,068 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Arsura
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 | Arsura | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 728 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arsura | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.16 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,056 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 894 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,644 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 535.3 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 26.8 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,149 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arsura | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.6 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,101 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,850 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arsura | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 520 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Arsura | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.0 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,112 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Arsura | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Arsura
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 trade7 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage6 · 18.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 9.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 9.4%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 15.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 15.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 9.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy3 · 9.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arsura?
Arsura has 1,670 residents (2026), ranking 2,610 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Arsura?
Arsura covers 40.5 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Arsura growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Arsura went from 1,634 to 1,670, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Arsura?
Arsura is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.814, longitude 28.031.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Arsura?
In Arsura, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 26.8 m² (2025), ranking 3,149 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Arsura?
In Arsura, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,101 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Arsura?
The nearest to Arsura are Bunești-Averești (5.3 km), Cozmești (6.9 km), Drânceni (7.9 km), Boțești (11 km), Dolhești (11 km).