Dimitrie Cantemir: population and statistics
Dimitrie Cantemir has a population of 2,283 (2026) across 91.0 km², or 25.1 people per km². It ranks 2,086 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,283 residents
- 91.0 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Dimitrie Cantemir ranks No. 58 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.2 ‰ in Dimitrie Cantemir, compared with an average of 31.0 ‰ in Vaslui County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 32.8 m² in Dimitrie Cantemir, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Dimitrie Cantemir: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Dimitrie Cantemir in numbers
Where is Dimitrie Cantemir?
Population of Dimitrie Cantemir over time
Dimitrie Cantemir had 2,623 residents in 2016 and 2,283 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,404 |
| 2022 | 2,354 |
| 2023 | 2,337 |
| 2024 | 2,311 |
| 2025 | 2,320 |
| 2026 | 2,283 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,748 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Hoceni, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pădureni (3,718 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Dimitrie Cantemir
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 | Dimitrie Cantemir | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,059 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.2 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 72 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 226 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dimitrie Cantemir | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.78 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,835 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,135 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,197 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 497.2 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,435 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 32.8 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,089 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dimitrie Cantemir | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.2 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,063 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,941 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dimitrie Cantemir | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 152 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dimitrie Cantemir | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.5 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,146 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dimitrie Cantemir | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dimitrie Cantemir | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dimitrie Cantemir
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 · 25.0%
- Construction8 · 14.3%
- Transport and storage8 · 14.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services5 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 7.1%
- Real estate3 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 17.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 12.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 10.7%
- Construction of buildings6 · 10.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 7.1%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 7.1%
- Civil engineering3 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dimitrie Cantemir?
Dimitrie Cantemir has 2,283 residents (2026), ranking 2,086 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dimitrie Cantemir?
Dimitrie Cantemir covers 91.0 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Dimitrie Cantemir growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dimitrie Cantemir went from 2,623 to 2,283, a change of −13.0%.
Where is Dimitrie Cantemir?
Dimitrie Cantemir is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.508, longitude 28.056.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dimitrie Cantemir?
In Dimitrie Cantemir, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 72 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Dimitrie Cantemir?
In Dimitrie Cantemir, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 32.8 m² (2025), ranking 3,089 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Dimitrie Cantemir?
The nearest to Dimitrie Cantemir are Hoceni (5.8 km), Vutcani (10 km), Lunca Banului (10 km), Vetrișoaia (11 km), Pădureni (13 km).