Drânceni: population and statistics
Drânceni has a population of 4,734 (2026) across 63.2 km², or 74.9 people per km². It ranks 827 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,734 residents
- 63.2 km²
- 75 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Drânceni ranks No. 15 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 1.1 m³ in Drânceni, compared with an average of 20.6 m³ in Vaslui County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.27 km in Drânceni, compared with an average of 3.24 km in Vaslui County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drânceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (53 businesses).
Drânceni in numbers
Where is Drânceni?
Population of Drânceni over time
Drânceni had 4,765 residents in 2016 and 4,734 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,642 |
| 2022 | 4,623 |
| 2023 | 4,569 |
| 2024 | 4,555 |
| 2025 | 4,740 |
| 2026 | 4,734 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,856 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Arsura, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Huși (34,522 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Drânceni
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 | Drânceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 489 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drânceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.27 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,676 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,831 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,110 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 386.8 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.6 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drânceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.9 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,076 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.11 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drânceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drânceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1.1 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,632 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Drânceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Drânceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drânceni
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 trade70 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage57 · 17.6%
- Administrative and support services29 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 8.0%
- Construction22 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 5.6%
- Information and communication17 · 5.3%
- Manufacturing16 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 16.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 13.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities41 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings19 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities14 · 4.3%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drânceni?
Drânceni has 4,734 residents (2026), ranking 827 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drânceni?
Drânceni covers 63.2 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Drânceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drânceni went from 4,765 to 4,734, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Drânceni?
Drânceni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.800, longitude 28.132.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Drânceni?
In Drânceni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1.1 m³ (2025), ranking 2,632 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drânceni?
In Drânceni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.27 km (2025), ranking 2,676 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Drânceni?
The nearest to Drânceni are Arsura (7.9 km), Cozmești (13 km), Duda-Epureni (13 km), Bunești-Averești (13 km), Gorban (13 km).