Hoceni: population and statistics
Hoceni has a population of 2,480 (2026) across 94.9 km², or 26.1 people per km². It ranks 1,933 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,480 residents
- 94.9 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Hoceni ranks No. 55 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 30.4 m² in Hoceni, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.3 ‰ in Hoceni, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Hoceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (10 businesses).
Hoceni in numbers
Where is Hoceni?
Population of Hoceni over time
Hoceni had 2,843 residents in 2016 and 2,480 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,619 |
| 2022 | 2,564 |
| 2023 | 2,532 |
| 2024 | 2,508 |
| 2025 | 2,500 |
| 2026 | 2,480 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,286 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dimitrie Cantemir, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Muntenii de Jos (5,896 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Hoceni
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 | Hoceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 406 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hoceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.42 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,542 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,323 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,835 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533.5 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,064 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 30.4 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,117 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hoceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.3 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,989 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.21 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,385 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hoceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 255 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hoceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.1 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,367 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Hoceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hoceni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hoceni
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 trade14 · 20.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 16.4%
- Transport and storage10 · 14.9%
- Construction5 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing4 · 6.0%
- Real estate3 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 14.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 14.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings4 · 6.0%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing4 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities3 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hoceni?
Hoceni has 2,480 residents (2026), ranking 1,933 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hoceni?
Hoceni covers 94.9 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Hoceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hoceni went from 2,843 to 2,480, a change of −12.8%.
Where is Hoceni?
Hoceni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.514, longitude 27.980.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Hoceni?
In Hoceni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 30.4 m² (2025), ranking 3,117 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hoceni?
In Hoceni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,989 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Hoceni?
The nearest to Hoceni are Dimitrie Cantemir (5.8 km), Albești (8.8 km), Oltenești (9.5 km), Vutcani (9.6 km), Roșiești (12 km).