Găgești: population and statistics
Găgești has a population of 1,691 (2026) across 64.7 km², or 26.1 people per km². It ranks 2,594 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,691 residents
- 64.7 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Găgești ranks No. 72 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.77 km in Găgești, compared with an average of 3.24 km in Vaslui County and 4.84 km nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.2 ‰ in Găgești, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Găgești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Găgești in numbers
Where is Găgești?
Population of Găgești over time
Găgești had 2,007 residents in 2016 and 1,691 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,805 |
| 2022 | 1,766 |
| 2023 | 1,720 |
| 2024 | 1,704 |
| 2025 | 1,692 |
| 2026 | 1,691 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,066 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dodești, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fălciu (5,151 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Găgești
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 | Găgești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 482 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 493 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Găgești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.77 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,640 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,069 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 739 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,882 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 437.0 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,197 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.2 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,962 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.77 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 728 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Găgești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.2 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,992 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.18 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,408 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Găgești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 803 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Găgești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.4 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 730 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Găgești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 729 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Găgești
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 trade15 · 22.7%
- Transport and storage9 · 13.6%
- Manufacturing8 · 12.1%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 10.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 7.6%
- Construction4 · 6.1%
- Administrative and support services4 · 6.1%
- Other service activities4 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 19.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 13.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 7.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering3 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Găgești?
Găgești has 1,691 residents (2026), ranking 2,594 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Găgești?
Găgești covers 64.7 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Găgești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Găgești went from 2,007 to 1,691, a change of −15.7%.
Where is Găgești?
Găgești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.332, longitude 27.971.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Găgești?
In Găgești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.77 km (2025), ranking 2,640 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Găgești?
In Găgești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,992 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Găgești?
The nearest to Găgești are Dodești (4.7 km), Șuletea (5.1 km), Viișoara (7.5 km), Fălciu (9.1 km), Vutcani (11 km).