Bălteni (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Bălteni has a population of 1,685 (2026) across 31.9 km², or 52.8 people per km². It ranks 2,598 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,685 residents
- 31.9 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Bălteni ranks No. 73 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 112.8 ‰ in Bălteni, compared with an average of 19.0 ‰ in Vaslui County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 46 ‰ in Bălteni, compared with an average of 109 ‰ in Vaslui County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Bălteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (23 businesses).
Bălteni in numbers
Where is Bălteni?
Population of Bălteni over time
Bălteni had 1,550 residents in 2016 and 1,685 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,527 |
| 2022 | 1,518 |
| 2023 | 1,520 |
| 2024 | 1,541 |
| 2025 | 1,548 |
| 2026 | 1,685 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaslui County for “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,473 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Delești, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Laza (3,106 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Bălteni
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 | Bălteni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 8 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 406 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălteni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.09 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 888 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.97 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 568 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 812 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,772 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 481.9 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,621 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.5 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,757 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.53 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 127 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bălteni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.97 km | 2.38 km | 6.17 km | ranked 836 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34 m³ | 1,771 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 957 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălteni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.5 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,410 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.37 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălteni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,093 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bălteni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 0.2 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 521 ‰ | 145 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 357 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 633 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bălteni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.1 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,219 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bălteni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălteni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,007 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălteni
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 trade30 · 21.9%
- Construction24 · 17.5%
- Transport and storage19 · 13.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing8 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities23 · 16.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 15.3%
- Construction of buildings17 · 12.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 8.0%
- Civil engineering9 · 6.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălteni?
Bălteni has 1,685 residents (2026), ranking 2,598 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălteni?
Bălteni covers 31.9 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Bălteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălteni went from 1,550 to 1,685, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Bălteni?
Bălteni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.675, longitude 27.607.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălteni?
In Bălteni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 112.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 8 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălteni?
In Bălteni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 46 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,007 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Bălteni?
The nearest to Bălteni are Delești (4.3 km), Laza (4.5 km), Ștefan cel Mare (5.5 km), Pușcași (6.8 km), Zăpodeni (8.7 km).