Cozmești (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Cozmești has a population of 2,162 (2026) across 42.0 km², or 51.4 people per km². It ranks 2,205 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,162 residents
- 42.0 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Cozmești ranks No. 59 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.37 km in Cozmești, compared with an average of 3.24 km in Vaslui County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 1.4 m³ in Cozmești, compared with an average of 20.6 m³ in Vaslui County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Cozmești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Cozmești in numbers
Where is Cozmești?
Population of Cozmești over time
Cozmești had 2,378 residents in 2016 and 2,162 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,274 |
| 2022 | 2,252 |
| 2023 | 2,210 |
| 2024 | 2,218 |
| 2025 | 2,190 |
| 2026 | 2,162 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,888 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Oșești, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ștefan cel Mare (3,383 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Cozmești
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 | Cozmești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,126 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,460 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cozmești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.37 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,715 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 957 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,524 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 442.6 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,114 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 32.7 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,091 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cozmești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.9 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,087 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cozmești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 341 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cozmești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1.4 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,619 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cozmești | 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 | Cozmești | 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) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cozmești
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 trade14 · 31.1%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 17.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 11.1%
- Construction4 · 8.9%
- Transport and storage4 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing3 · 6.7%
- Administrative and support services3 · 6.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 24.4%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 13.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 8.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 6.7%
- Forestry and logging3 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings3 · 6.7%
- Civil engineering3 · 6.7%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 6.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cozmești?
Cozmești has 2,162 residents (2026), ranking 2,205 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cozmești?
Cozmești covers 42.0 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Cozmești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cozmești went from 2,378 to 2,162, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Cozmești?
Cozmești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.726, longitude 27.490.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cozmești?
In Cozmești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.37 km (2025), ranking 2,715 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Cozmești?
In Cozmești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1.4 m³ (2025), ranking 2,619 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Cozmești?
The nearest to Cozmești are Oșești (4.4 km), Delești (6.3 km), Ștefan cel Mare (8.2 km), Ivănești (8.7 km), Vulturești (8.7 km).