Boțești (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Boțești has a population of 1,760 (2026) across 54.6 km², or 32.2 people per km². It ranks 2,543 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,760 residents
- 54.6 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Boțești ranks No. 70 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Boțești, compared with an average of 1.20 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 34.7 m² in Boțești, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Boțești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Boțești in numbers
Where is Boțești?
Population of Boțești over time
Boțești had 2,095 residents in 2016 and 1,760 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,949 |
| 2022 | 1,932 |
| 2023 | 1,867 |
| 2024 | 1,818 |
| 2025 | 1,806 |
| 2026 | 1,760 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,648 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Miclești, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Solești (3,589 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Boțești
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 | Boțești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.4 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 249 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boțești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.36 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 706 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 934 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,560 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 530.7 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,093 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.7 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,032 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boțești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.6 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,881 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boțești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Boțești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.6 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 584 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.28 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 606 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Boțești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Boțești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Boțești
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 trade16 · 23.9%
- Manufacturing10 · 14.9%
- Transport and storage10 · 14.9%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services7 · 10.4%
- Construction6 · 9.0%
- Real estate3 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 19.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 13.4%
- Construction of buildings6 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 9.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 7.5%
- Employment activities4 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products3 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boțești?
Boțești has 1,760 residents (2026), ranking 2,543 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Boțești?
Boțești covers 54.6 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Boțești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boțești went from 2,095 to 1,760, a change of −16.0%.
Where is Boțești?
Boțești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.787, longitude 27.895.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boțești?
In Boțești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Boțești?
In Boțești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 34.7 m² (2025), ranking 3,032 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Boțești?
The nearest to Boțești are Miclești (6.3 km), Solești (7.0 km), Bunești-Averești (7.5 km), Dolhești (8.9 km), Arsura (11 km).