Deleni (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Deleni has a population of 2,136 (2026) across 41.7 km², or 51.2 people per km². It ranks 2,228 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,136 residents
- 41.7 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Deleni ranks No. 61 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.47 km in Deleni, compared with an average of 2.02 km in Vaslui County and 3.05 km nationally.
Deleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Deleni in numbers
Where is Deleni?
Population of Deleni over time
Deleni had 2,374 residents in 2016 and 2,136 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,204 |
| 2022 | 2,173 |
| 2023 | 2,154 |
| 2024 | 2,137 |
| 2025 | 2,143 |
| 2026 | 2,136 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,842 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Costești, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lipovăț (4,126 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Deleni
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 | Deleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 884 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,715 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Deleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.43 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,197 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.87 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,065 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,319 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 498.6 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,424 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.0 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,720 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.75 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 281 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Deleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.99 km | 2.38 km | 6.17 km | ranked 246 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 66 m³ | 1,771 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 918 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Deleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.3 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,649 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.40 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,235 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Deleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 764 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Deleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.4 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 730 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.47 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,624 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Deleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Deleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 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: Deleni
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 trade21 · 19.6%
- Administrative and support services13 · 12.1%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 10.3%
- Construction9 · 8.4%
- Transport and storage9 · 8.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 7.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 10.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 10.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 7.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings7 · 6.5%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 6.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 4.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 3.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Deleni?
Deleni has 2,136 residents (2026), ranking 2,228 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Deleni?
Deleni covers 41.7 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Deleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Deleni went from 2,374 to 2,136, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Deleni?
Deleni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.531, longitude 27.760.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Deleni?
In Deleni, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.47 km (2025), ranking 1,624 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Deleni?
In Deleni, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 66 m³ (2025), ranking 918 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Deleni?
The nearest to Deleni are Costești (3.5 km), Lipovăț (5.4 km), Muntenii de Jos (8.7 km), Albești (8.7 km), Bogdana (10 km).