Gârceni: population and statistics
Gârceni has a population of 2,401 (2026) across 57.8 km², or 41.6 people per km². It ranks 1,988 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,401 residents
- 57.8 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Gârceni ranks No. 56 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.7 ‰ in Gârceni, compared with an average of 6.3 ‰ in Vaslui County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.62 km in Gârceni, compared with an average of 3.24 km in Vaslui County and 4.84 km nationally.
Gârceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Gârceni in numbers
Where is Gârceni?
Neighbouring localities
- Lipova6.1 km · 3,080
- Băcești6.9 km · 4,982
- Rafaila8.0 km · 1,845
- Pungești8.4 km · 3,054
- Dumești8.9 km · 3,556
- Plopana9.9 km · 2,957
- Oniceni11 km · 3,668
- Oșești13 km · 3,199
All localities in Vaslui County
Localities of similar size
Population of Gârceni over time
Gârceni had 2,573 residents in 2016 and 2,401 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,472 |
| 2022 | 2,447 |
| 2023 | 2,443 |
| 2024 | 2,413 |
| 2025 | 2,383 |
| 2026 | 2,401 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaslui County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- Number 1 in Vaslui County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,088 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Gârceni
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 | Gârceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,247 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 16 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gârceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,707 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,085 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,285 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 451.9 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,996 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 | Gârceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.7 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,976 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.83 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gârceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 19.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 27 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gârceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1.7 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,615 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gârceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gârceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 162 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 254 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gârceni
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 trade17 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage10 · 15.4%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 12.3%
- Construction6 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services6 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing3 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 20.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 15.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 15.4%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 9.2%
- Construction of buildings5 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gârceni?
Gârceni has 2,401 residents (2026), ranking 1,988 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gârceni?
Gârceni covers 57.8 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Gârceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gârceni went from 2,573 to 2,401, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Gârceni?
Gârceni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.758, longitude 27.287.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârceni?
In Gârceni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 16 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârceni?
In Gârceni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.62 km (2025), ranking 2,707 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Gârceni?
The nearest to Gârceni are Lipova (6.1 km), Băcești (6.9 km), Rafaila (8.0 km), Pungești (8.4 km), Dumești (8.9 km).