Miclești: population and statistics
Miclești has a population of 2,586 (2026) across 43.2 km², or 59.8 people per km². It ranks 1,852 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,586 residents
- 43.2 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Miclești ranks No. 51 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.9 ‰ in Miclești, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.5 ‰ in Miclești, compared with an average of 6.3 ‰ in Vaslui County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Miclești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Miclești in numbers
Where is Miclești?
Population of Miclești over time
Miclești had 2,780 residents in 2016 and 2,586 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,680 |
| 2022 | 2,680 |
| 2023 | 2,641 |
| 2024 | 2,617 |
| 2025 | 2,626 |
| 2026 | 2,586 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,057 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Boțești, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Codăești (3,999 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Miclești
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 | Miclești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,907 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 881 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Miclești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.87 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 769 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,225 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,009 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 473.7 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,727 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.9 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,645 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Miclești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.9 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,069 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.16 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,422 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Miclești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 460 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Miclești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.3 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,833 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Miclești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Miclești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Miclești
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 trade11 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage9 · 18.0%
- Construction7 · 14.0%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 12.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing4 · 8.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 20.0%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 14.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 14.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 12.0%
- Construction of buildings5 · 10.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 6.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Miclești?
Miclești has 2,586 residents (2026), ranking 1,852 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Miclești?
Miclești covers 43.2 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Miclești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Miclești went from 2,780 to 2,586, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Miclești?
Miclești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.825, longitude 27.832.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Miclești?
In Miclești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,069 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Miclești?
In Miclești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,970 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Miclești?
The nearest to Miclești are Boțești (6.3 km), Solești (6.5 km), Dolhești (7.6 km), Codăești (8.4 km), Ciortești (8.9 km).