Murgeni: population and statistics
Murgeni has a population of 8,166 (2026) across 134.9 km², or 60.6 people per km². It ranks 352 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,166 residents
- 134.9 km²
- 61 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Murgeni ranks No. 6 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.2 in Murgeni, compared with an average of 2.6 per 10,000 inh. in Vaslui County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.8 ‰ in Murgeni, compared with an average of 6.3 ‰ in Vaslui County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Murgeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (62 businesses).
Murgeni in numbers
Where is Murgeni?
Population of Murgeni over time
Murgeni had 8,308 residents in 2016 and 8,166 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,172 |
| 2022 | 8,197 |
| 2023 | 8,206 |
| 2024 | 8,176 |
| 2025 | 8,196 |
| 2026 | 8,166 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,888 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mălușteni, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârlad (64,938 residents), 27 km away.
All indicators for Murgeni
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 | Murgeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 350 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 86 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Murgeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.06 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,440 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,990 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 450 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 366.2 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,932 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.5 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,909 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Murgeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.0 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,597 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.73 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Murgeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Murgeni | 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 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.04 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,540 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Murgeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 504 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 738 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Murgeni | 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) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Murgeni
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 trade81 · 20.9%
- Transport and storage56 · 14.5%
- Accommodation and food services38 · 9.8%
- Construction37 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing31 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services27 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 6.2%
- Information and communication24 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 16.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 11.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 11.6%
- Food and beverage service activities37 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings23 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 5.7%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities20 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of food products17 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Murgeni?
Murgeni has 8,166 residents (2026), ranking 352 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Murgeni?
Murgeni covers 134.9 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Murgeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Murgeni went from 8,308 to 8,166, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Murgeni?
Murgeni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.200, longitude 28.017.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Murgeni?
In Murgeni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Murgeni?
In Murgeni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 86 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Murgeni?
The nearest to Murgeni are Mălușteni (7.5 km), Blăgești (7.6 km), Epureni (10 km), Fălciu (13 km), Șuletea (13 km).