Fălciu: population and statistics
Fălciu has a population of 5,151 (2026) across 148.4 km², or 34.7 people per km². It ranks 714 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,151 residents
- 148.4 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Fălciu ranks No. 11 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Fălciu, compared with an average of 1.20 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 44.5 ‰ in Fălciu, compared with an average of 19.0 ‰ in Vaslui County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Fălciu: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (48 businesses).
Fălciu in numbers
Where is Fălciu?
Neighbouring localities
- Găgești9.1 km · 1,691
- Berezeni9.7 km · 4,615
- Șuletea12 km · 2,098
- Murgeni13 km · 8,166
- Dodești14 km · 1,611
- Vutcani15 km · 1,593
- Viișoara16 km · 1,634
- Epureni16 km · 2,760
All localities in Vaslui County
Localities of similar size
Population of Fălciu over time
Fălciu had 5,717 residents in 2016 and 5,151 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,300 |
| 2022 | 5,186 |
| 2023 | 5,129 |
| 2024 | 5,068 |
| 2025 | 5,034 |
| 2026 | 5,151 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,787 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Găgești, 9.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Murgeni (8,166 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Fălciu
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 | Fălciu | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44.5 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 94 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fălciu | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.21 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,709 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.16 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,507 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,345 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 697 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 455.3 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,952 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.0 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,021 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,305 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fălciu | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.2 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.14 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,541 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fălciu | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fălciu | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.1 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 567 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,582 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Fălciu | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,726 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,677 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Fălciu | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Fălciu
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 trade63 · 23.6%
- Transport and storage51 · 19.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 12.4%
- Manufacturing25 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 8.2%
- Construction20 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services18 · 6.7%
- Other service activities10 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines48 · 18.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 15.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 15.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services33 · 12.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 11.6%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 6.7%
- Manufacture of food products16 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings13 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fălciu?
Fălciu has 5,151 residents (2026), ranking 714 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fălciu?
Fălciu covers 148.4 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Fălciu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fălciu went from 5,717 to 5,151, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Fălciu?
Fălciu is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.309, longitude 28.085.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fălciu?
In Fălciu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,726 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fălciu?
In Fălciu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 44.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 94 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Fălciu?
The nearest to Fălciu are Găgești (9.1 km), Berezeni (9.7 km), Șuletea (12 km), Murgeni (13 km), Dodești (14 km).