Blăgești (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Blăgești has a population of 1,084 (2026) across 48.5 km², or 22.3 people per km². It ranks 3,001 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −23.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,084 residents
- 48.5 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Blăgești ranks No. 86 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 143.0 m³ in Blăgești, compared with an average of 20.6 m³ in Vaslui County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 37.8 ‰ in Blăgești, compared with an average of 31.0 ‰ in Vaslui County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Blăgești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (6 businesses).
Blăgești in numbers
Where is Blăgești?
Population of Blăgești over time
Blăgești had 1,417 residents in 2016 and 1,084 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,235 |
| 2022 | 1,220 |
| 2023 | 1,176 |
| 2024 | 1,144 |
| 2025 | 1,131 |
| 2026 | 1,084 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaslui County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Vaslui County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,796 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Blăgești
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 | Blăgești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.8 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 21 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.8 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 53 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Blăgești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.19 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 182 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 879 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,669 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 810.9 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 107 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 31.2 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,110 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Blăgești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.2 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,063 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.92 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,622 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Blăgești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Blăgești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 143.0 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 30 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Blăgești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 580 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 198 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Blăgești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 162 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Blăgești
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
- Transport and storage6 · 26.1%
- Wholesale and retail trade4 · 17.4%
- Construction3 · 13.0%
- Information and communication3 · 13.0%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 26.1%
- Construction of buildings3 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 13.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 13.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blăgești?
Blăgești has 1,084 residents (2026), ranking 3,001 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Blăgești?
Blăgești covers 48.5 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Blăgești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Blăgești went from 1,417 to 1,084, a change of −23.5%.
Where is Blăgești?
Blăgești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.132, longitude 28.014.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Blăgești?
In Blăgești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 143.0 m³ (2025), ranking 30 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Blăgești?
In Blăgești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 21 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Blăgești?
The nearest to Blăgești are Cavadinești (7.2 km), Murgeni (7.6 km), Mălușteni (8.4 km), Berești-Meria (9.7 km), Berești (11 km).