Grivița (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Grivița has a population of 3,454 (2026) across 62.1 km², or 55.6 people per km². It ranks 1,304 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,454 residents
- 62.1 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Grivița ranks No. 34 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.3 ‰ in Grivița, compared with an average of 3.8 ‰ in Vaslui County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.29 ‰ in Grivița, compared with an average of 1.20 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Grivița: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (34 businesses).
Grivița in numbers
Where is Grivița?
Population of Grivița over time
Grivița had 3,674 residents in 2016 and 3,454 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,548 |
| 2022 | 3,538 |
| 2023 | 3,528 |
| 2024 | 3,497 |
| 2025 | 3,501 |
| 2026 | 3,454 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,704 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârlad (64,938 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Grivița
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 | Grivița | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.9 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 449 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grivița | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.79 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,827 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.63 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 288 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,533 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,475 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 443.8 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,093 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.8 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,467 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.03 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 625 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grivița | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.0 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,233 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.74 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,899 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grivița | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Grivița | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 145 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 879 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,269 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grivița | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.1 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,984 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Grivița | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Grivița | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grivița
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 trade45 · 18.7%
- Transport and storage40 · 16.6%
- Construction23 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing18 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.5%
- Other service activities18 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 14.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 11.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 10.4%
- Construction of buildings20 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 7.9%
- Civil engineering16 · 6.6%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing15 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 5.8%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods13 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grivița?
Grivița has 3,454 residents (2026), ranking 1,304 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grivița?
Grivița covers 62.1 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Grivița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grivița went from 3,674 to 3,454, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Grivița?
Grivița is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.171, longitude 27.669.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grivița?
In Grivița, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,269 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grivița?
In Grivița, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.29 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,474 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Grivița?
The nearest to Grivița are Bârlad (5.1 km), Fruntișeni (7.1 km), Bălășești (8.1 km), Tutova (9.2 km), Bălăbănești (9.9 km).