Mălușteni: population and statistics
Mălușteni has a population of 1,856 (2026) across 55.5 km², or 33.5 people per km². It ranks 2,465 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −21.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,856 residents
- 55.5 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Mălușteni ranks No. 67 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.0 ‰ in Mălușteni, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.0 ‰ in Mălușteni, compared with an average of 9.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Mălușteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (7 businesses).
Mălușteni in numbers
Where is Mălușteni?
Population of Mălușteni over time
Mălușteni had 2,350 residents in 2016 and 1,856 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,073 |
| 2022 | 2,014 |
| 2023 | 1,968 |
| 2024 | 1,936 |
| 2025 | 1,892 |
| 2026 | 1,856 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,769 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Murgeni (8,166 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Mălușteni
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 | Mălușteni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 249 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mălușteni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,221 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,016 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 657.9 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.7 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 893 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mălușteni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.0 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,095 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,892 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mălușteni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 451 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Mălușteni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mălușteni
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 trade9 · 24.3%
- Transport and storage5 · 13.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing4 · 10.8%
- Construction4 · 10.8%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 8.1%
- Other service activities3 · 8.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 18.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 18.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 13.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings4 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 10.8%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 8.1%
- Other personal service activities3 · 8.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mălușteni?
Mălușteni has 1,856 residents (2026), ranking 2,465 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mălușteni?
Mălușteni covers 55.5 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Mălușteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mălușteni went from 2,350 to 1,856, a change of −21.0%.
Where is Mălușteni?
Mălușteni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.176, longitude 27.926.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mălușteni?
In Mălușteni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,095 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mălușteni?
In Mălușteni, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 249 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Mălușteni?
The nearest to Mălușteni are Murgeni (7.5 km), Epureni (8.0 km), Blăgești (8.4 km), Berești (9.6 km), Vinderei (10 km).