Duda-Epureni: population and statistics
Duda-Epureni has a population of 4,013 (2026) across 72.8 km², or 55.1 people per km². It ranks 1,079 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,013 residents
- 72.8 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Duda-Epureni ranks No. 23 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Duda-Epureni, compared with an average of 1.23 ‰ in Vaslui County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 29 ‰ in Duda-Epureni, compared with an average of 114 ‰ in Vaslui County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Duda-Epureni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Duda-Epureni in numbers
Where is Duda-Epureni?
Population of Duda-Epureni over time
Duda-Epureni had 4,646 residents in 2016 and 4,013 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,269 |
| 2022 | 4,176 |
| 2023 | 4,107 |
| 2024 | 4,064 |
| 2025 | 4,043 |
| 2026 | 4,013 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,193 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Huși (34,522 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Duda-Epureni
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 | Duda-Epureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Duda-Epureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,880 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,074 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 468.5 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,784 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.3 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,075 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Duda-Epureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.5 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,942 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.00 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Duda-Epureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Duda-Epureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Duda-Epureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Duda-Epureni
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 trade36 · 28.3%
- Transport and storage19 · 15.0%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 12.6%
- Construction14 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing10 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 5.5%
- Information and communication4 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 23.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.2%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 11.8%
- Construction of buildings14 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 10.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 8.7%
- Civil engineering8 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Duda-Epureni?
Duda-Epureni has 4,013 residents (2026), ranking 1,079 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Duda-Epureni?
Duda-Epureni covers 72.8 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Duda-Epureni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Duda-Epureni went from 4,646 to 4,013, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Duda-Epureni?
Duda-Epureni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.705, longitude 28.032.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Duda-Epureni?
In Duda-Epureni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,380 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Duda-Epureni?
In Duda-Epureni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,958 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Duda-Epureni?
The nearest to Duda-Epureni are Huși (4.4 km), Tătărăni (7.7 km), Crețești (8.3 km), Pădureni (10.0 km), Arsura (12 km).