Bogdănești (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Bogdănești has a population of 3,006 (2026) across 72.3 km², or 41.6 people per km². It ranks 1,582 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,006 residents
- 72.3 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Bogdănești ranks No. 45 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.6 ‰ in Bogdănești, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 29 ‰ in Bogdănești, compared with an average of 114 ‰ in Vaslui County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Bogdănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (14 businesses).
Bogdănești in numbers
Where is Bogdănești?
Population of Bogdănești over time
Bogdănești had 3,339 residents in 2016 and 3,006 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,128 |
| 2022 | 3,105 |
| 2023 | 3,061 |
| 2024 | 3,025 |
| 2025 | 3,014 |
| 2026 | 3,006 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,120 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bogdănița, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Banca (5,208 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Bogdănești
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 | Bogdănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 648 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bogdănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.45 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,651 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,453 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,611 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 483.4 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,604 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.4 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,392 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bogdănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.6 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,981 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,799 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bogdănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 413 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bogdănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.0 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,270 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.33 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,485 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bogdănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bogdănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bogdănești
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 · 21.2%
- Transport and storage16 · 18.8%
- Construction12 · 14.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 12.9%
- Manufacturing5 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 5.9%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 16.5%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 12.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 12.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 11.8%
- Construction of buildings9 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 7.1%
- Civil engineering5 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 5.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bogdănești?
Bogdănești has 3,006 residents (2026), ranking 1,582 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bogdănești?
Bogdănești covers 72.3 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Bogdănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bogdănești went from 3,339 to 3,006, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Bogdănești?
Bogdănești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.435, longitude 27.727.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bogdănești?
In Bogdănești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,981 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bogdănești?
In Bogdănești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,958 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Bogdănești?
The nearest to Bogdănești are Bogdănița (4.5 km), Costești (7.4 km), Alexandru Vlahuță (7.7 km), Ibănești (9.7 km), Banca (11 km).