Crețești: population and statistics
Crețești has a population of 1,559 (2026) across 53.3 km², or 29.2 people per km². It ranks 2,682 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,559 residents
- 53.3 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Crețești ranks No. 82 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.3 ‰ in Crețești, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.2 ‰ in Crețești, compared with an average of 9.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Crețești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Crețești in numbers
Where is Crețești?
Population of Crețești over time
Crețești had 1,790 residents in 2016 and 1,559 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,694 |
| 2022 | 1,658 |
| 2023 | 1,617 |
| 2024 | 1,603 |
| 2025 | 1,584 |
| 2026 | 1,559 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,469 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tătărăni, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Huși (34,522 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Crețești
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 | Crețești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.4 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 468 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) | 4.5 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 233 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crețești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.57 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 701 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 799 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,798 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 512.5 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,278 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.0 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,372 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crețești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.3 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,021 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.92 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,730 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crețești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 316 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Crețești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Crețești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crețești
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 · 26.7%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 13.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 11.1%
- Transport and storage4 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services4 · 8.9%
- Other service activities3 · 6.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 22.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 15.6%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 13.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 8.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 6.7%
- Other personal service activities3 · 6.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crețești?
Crețești has 1,559 residents (2026), ranking 2,682 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crețești?
Crețești covers 53.3 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Crețești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crețești went from 1,790 to 1,559, a change of −12.9%.
Where is Crețești?
Crețești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.640, longitude 27.978.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crețești?
In Crețești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,021 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crețești?
In Crețești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 233 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Crețești?
The nearest to Crețești are Tătărăni (6.9 km), Huși (7.6 km), Pădureni (8.1 km), Duda-Epureni (8.3 km), Oltenești (10 km).