Dodești: population and statistics
Dodești has a population of 1,611 (2026) across 31.3 km², or 51.4 people per km². It ranks 2,647 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,611 residents
- 31.3 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Dodești ranks No. 78 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 21.0 m² in Dodești, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.3 ‰ in Dodești, compared with an average of 9.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Dodești: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (19 businesses).
Dodești in numbers
Where is Dodești?
Neighbouring localities
- Viișoara4.1 km · 1,634
- Găgești4.7 km · 1,691
- Șuletea5.4 km · 2,098
- Roșiești9.7 km · 2,842
- Banca9.9 km · 5,208
- Vutcani10 km · 1,593
- Epureni12 km · 2,760
- Fălciu14 km · 5,151
All localities in Vaslui County
Localities of similar size
Population of Dodești over time
Dodești had 1,796 residents in 2016 and 1,611 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,707 |
| 2022 | 1,688 |
| 2023 | 1,676 |
| 2024 | 1,655 |
| 2025 | 1,611 |
| 2026 | 1,611 |
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All indicators for Dodești
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 | Dodești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,002 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,846 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) | 9.3 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,714 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dodești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.31 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,024 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,039 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 718 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,911 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 445.7 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,061 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 21.0 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,159 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dodești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.1 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,337 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.10 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 877 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dodești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dodești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.4 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,964 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Dodești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dodești
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 trade23 · 22.3%
- Construction20 · 19.4%
- Transport and storage17 · 16.5%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services6 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities19 · 18.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 14.6%
- Construction of buildings14 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 13.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 10.7%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 9.7%
- Civil engineering9 · 8.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products4 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dodești?
Dodești has 1,611 residents (2026), ranking 2,647 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dodești?
Dodești covers 31.3 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Dodești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dodești went from 1,796 to 1,611, a change of −10.3%.
Where is Dodești?
Dodești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.349, longitude 27.916.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Dodești?
In Dodești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 21.0 m² (2025), ranking 3,159 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dodești?
In Dodești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,714 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Dodești?
The nearest to Dodești are Viișoara (4.1 km), Găgești (4.7 km), Șuletea (5.4 km), Roșiești (9.7 km), Banca (9.9 km).