Dănești (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Dănești has a population of 1,815 (2026) across 58.0 km², or 31.3 people per km². It ranks 2,496 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,815 residents
- 58.0 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Dănești ranks No. 69 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 29.5 m² in Dănești, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 2.2 m³ in Dănești, compared with an average of 20.6 m³ in Vaslui County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Dănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Dănești in numbers
Where is Dănești?
Population of Dănești over time
Dănești had 2,228 residents in 2016 and 1,815 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,995 |
| 2022 | 1,953 |
| 2023 | 1,904 |
| 2024 | 1,889 |
| 2025 | 1,852 |
| 2026 | 1,815 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,116 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Codăești (3,999 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Dănești
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 | Dănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 961 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.10 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,684 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.10 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,543 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 919 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,588 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 506.3 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,341 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 29.5 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,129 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.8 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,871 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.20 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 210 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2.2 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,609 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dănești
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 trade17 · 26.6%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 18.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 14.1%
- Transport and storage7 · 10.9%
- Manufacturing5 · 7.8%
- Construction3 · 4.7%
- Administrative and support services3 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 21.9%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 17.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.7%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering3 · 4.7%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dănești?
Dănești has 1,815 residents (2026), ranking 2,496 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dănești?
Dănești covers 58.0 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Dănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dănești went from 2,228 to 1,815, a change of −18.5%.
Where is Dănești?
Dănești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.851, longitude 27.655.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Dănești?
In Dănești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 29.5 m² (2025), ranking 3,129 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Dănești?
In Dănești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 2.2 m³ (2025), ranking 2,609 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Dănești?
The nearest to Dănești are Codăești (7.0 km), Rebricea (7.4 km), Ferești (7.6 km), Tăcuta (8.9 km), Scânteia (9.7 km).