Dumești (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Dumești has a population of 3,556 (2026) across 55.9 km², or 63.6 people per km². It ranks 1,263 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,556 residents
- 55.9 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Dumești ranks No. 32 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Dumești, compared with an average of 0.49 ‰ in Vaslui County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.8 ‰ in Dumești, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Dumești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Dumești in numbers
Where is Dumești?
Population of Dumești over time
Dumești had 3,850 residents in 2016 and 3,556 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,676 |
| 2022 | 3,633 |
| 2023 | 3,603 |
| 2024 | 3,578 |
| 2025 | 3,559 |
| 2026 | 3,556 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,833 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Băcești, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Țibănești (8,030 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Dumești
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 | Dumești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,569 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dumești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,492 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,546 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 419.6 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,433 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.4 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,921 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dumești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.8 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,967 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.12 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,457 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dumești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 442 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Dumești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dumești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Dumești
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 trade25 · 23.8%
- Construction13 · 12.4%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 11.4%
- Transport and storage10 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 5.7%
- Administrative and support services6 · 5.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 21.0%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 12.4%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 11.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 10.5%
- Construction of buildings10 · 9.5%
- Civil engineering7 · 6.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 6.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 4.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dumești?
Dumești has 3,556 residents (2026), ranking 1,263 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dumești?
Dumești covers 55.9 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Dumești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dumești went from 3,850 to 3,556, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Dumești?
Dumești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.838, longitude 27.301.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dumești?
In Dumești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dumești?
In Dumești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,967 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Dumești?
The nearest to Dumești are Băcești (5.5 km), Todirești (7.0 km), Tansa (7.6 km), Rafaila (7.9 km), Țibănești (8.3 km).