Ferești: population and statistics
Ferești has a population of 4,262 (2026) across 24.7 km², or 173 people per km². It ranks 969 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +96.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,262 residents
- 24.7 km²
- 173 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Ferești ranks No. 19 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 192.2 ‰ in Ferești, compared with an average of 375.3 ‰ in Vaslui County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.9 ‰ in Ferești, compared with an average of 9.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Ferești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (24 businesses).
Ferești in numbers
Where is Ferești?
Population of Ferești over time
Ferești had 2,174 residents in 2016 and 4,262 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,108 |
| 2022 | 2,102 |
| 2023 | 2,102 |
| 2024 | 3,313 |
| 2025 | 4,268 |
| 2026 | 4,262 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,454 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Văleni, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vaslui (131,722 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Ferești
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 | Ferești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,995 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,142 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ferești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.88 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,024 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 819 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,762 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 192.2 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,159 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.6 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,066 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.41 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 894 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ferești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.4 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,058 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.70 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ferești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Ferești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,580 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ferești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,050 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ferești
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
- Transport and storage25 · 22.3%
- Construction21 · 18.8%
- Wholesale and retail trade20 · 17.9%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services7 · 6.2%
- Other service activities7 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing5 · 4.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 21.4%
- Construction of buildings21 · 18.8%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 13.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 13.4%
- Civil engineering14 · 12.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 6.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 4.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods5 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ferești?
Ferești has 4,262 residents (2026), ranking 969 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ferești?
Ferești covers 24.7 km², with a density of 173 people per km².
Is the population of Ferești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ferești went from 2,174 to 4,262, a change of +96.0%.
Where is Ferești?
Ferești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.791, longitude 27.703.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ferești?
In Ferești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 192.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,159 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ferești?
In Ferești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,142 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Ferești?
The nearest to Ferești are Văleni (6.3 km), Zăpodeni (6.3 km), Dănești (7.6 km), Solești (8.3 km), Codăești (9.2 km).