Bunești-Averești: population and statistics
Bunești-Averești has a population of 2,137 (2026) across 67.3 km², or 31.8 people per km². It ranks 2,225 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,137 residents
- 67.3 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Bunești-Averești ranks No. 60 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 27.4 m² in Bunești-Averești, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.4 ‰ in Bunești-Averești, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Bunești-Averești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Bunești-Averești in numbers
Where is Bunești-Averești?
Population of Bunești-Averești over time
Bunești-Averești had 2,656 residents in 2016 and 2,137 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,347 |
| 2022 | 2,291 |
| 2023 | 2,235 |
| 2024 | 2,189 |
| 2025 | 2,157 |
| 2026 | 2,137 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,422 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Arsura, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cozmești (6,068 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Bunești-Averești
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 | Bunești-Averești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,073 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 213 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bunești-Averești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,224 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,011 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 572.8 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 758 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 27.4 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,147 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bunești-Averești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.4 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,076 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,928 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bunești-Averești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 232 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Bunești-Averești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bunești-Averești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bunești-Averești
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 trade12 · 23.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 15.4%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 15.4%
- Transport and storage5 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing4 · 7.7%
- Real estate4 · 7.7%
- Construction3 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 21.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 17.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 15.4%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 7.7%
- Real estate activities4 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 5.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bunești-Averești?
Bunești-Averești has 2,137 residents (2026), ranking 2,225 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bunești-Averești?
Bunești-Averești covers 67.3 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Bunești-Averești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bunești-Averești went from 2,656 to 2,137, a change of −19.5%.
Where is Bunești-Averești?
Bunești-Averești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.833, longitude 27.967.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Bunești-Averești?
In Bunești-Averești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 27.4 m² (2025), ranking 3,147 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bunești-Averești?
In Bunești-Averești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,076 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Bunești-Averești?
The nearest to Bunești-Averești are Arsura (5.3 km), Cozmești (5.3 km), Dolhești (5.6 km), Boțești (7.5 km), Moșna (9.2 km).