Băcești: population and statistics
Băcești has a population of 4,982 (2026) across 47.7 km², or 104 people per km². It ranks 766 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,982 residents
- 47.7 km²
- 104 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Băcești ranks No. 12 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.10 km in Băcești, compared with an average of 3.24 km in Vaslui County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 0.6 m³ in Băcești, compared with an average of 20.6 m³ in Vaslui County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Băcești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Băcești in numbers
Where is Băcești?
Population of Băcești over time
Băcești had 4,829 residents in 2016 and 4,982 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,918 |
| 2022 | 4,914 |
| 2023 | 4,919 |
| 2024 | 4,929 |
| 2025 | 4,955 |
| 2026 | 4,982 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,682 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dumești, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Țibănești (8,030 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Băcești
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 | Băcești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,131 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 97 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băcești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.10 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,725 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,766 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,180 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 354.5 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,993 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.9 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,664 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băcești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.4 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,111 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băcești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băcești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0.6 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,646 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Băcești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,705 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băcești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băcești
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 trade19 · 30.2%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 19.0%
- Transport and storage7 · 11.1%
- Construction6 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing3 · 4.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 4.8%
- Other service activities3 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 27.0%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings6 · 9.5%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 7.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băcești?
Băcești has 4,982 residents (2026), ranking 766 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băcești?
Băcești covers 47.7 km², with a density of 104 people per km².
Is the population of Băcești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băcești went from 4,829 to 4,982, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Băcești?
Băcești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.812, longitude 27.241.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băcești?
In Băcești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.10 km (2025), ranking 2,725 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Băcești?
In Băcești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0.6 m³ (2025), ranking 2,646 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Băcești?
The nearest to Băcești are Dumești (5.5 km), Gârceni (6.9 km), Oniceni (7.0 km), Bozieni (8.7 km), Tansa (9.6 km).