Epureni: population and statistics
Epureni has a population of 2,760 (2026) across 63.5 km², or 43.5 people per km². It ranks 1,749 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,760 residents
- 63.5 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Epureni ranks No. 49 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Epureni, compared with an average of 0.49 ‰ in Vaslui County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.36 ‰ in Epureni, compared with an average of 1.23 ‰ in Vaslui County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Epureni: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (16 businesses).
Epureni in numbers
Where is Epureni?
Population of Epureni over time
Epureni had 3,049 residents in 2016 and 2,760 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,917 |
| 2022 | 2,865 |
| 2023 | 2,830 |
| 2024 | 2,802 |
| 2025 | 2,791 |
| 2026 | 2,760 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings 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 8,889 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Șuletea, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Murgeni (8,166 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for 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 | Epureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 722 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Epureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.36 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,956 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,285 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,200 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,064 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 434.8 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,221 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.1 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Epureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.3 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,952 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.72 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,763 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Epureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Epureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.1 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,913 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Epureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Epureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: 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
- Construction18 · 23.1%
- Wholesale and retail trade15 · 19.2%
- Transport and storage13 · 16.7%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing8 · 10.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services3 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings16 · 20.5%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 20.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 15.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 14.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 12.8%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 11.5%
- Civil engineering7 · 9.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.1%
- Forestry and logging3 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Epureni?
Epureni has 2,760 residents (2026), ranking 1,749 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Epureni?
Epureni covers 63.5 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Epureni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Epureni went from 3,049 to 2,760, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Epureni?
Epureni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.245, longitude 27.898.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Epureni?
In Epureni, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Epureni?
In Epureni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.36 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,285 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Epureni?
The nearest to Epureni are Șuletea (6.5 km), Mălușteni (8.0 km), Murgeni (10 km), Găgești (11 km), Zorleni (12 km).