Oltenești: population and statistics
Oltenești has a population of 2,549 (2026) across 82.2 km², or 31.0 people per km². It ranks 1,882 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,549 residents
- 82.2 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Oltenești ranks No. 53 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Oltenești, compared with an average of 0.29 ‰ in Vaslui County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.6 m² in Oltenești, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Oltenești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Oltenești in numbers
Where is Oltenești?
Population of Oltenești over time
Oltenești had 2,714 residents in 2016 and 2,549 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,560 |
| 2022 | 2,538 |
| 2023 | 2,528 |
| 2024 | 2,560 |
| 2025 | 2,567 |
| 2026 | 2,549 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,518 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Muntenii de Jos (5,896 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Oltenești
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 | Oltenești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 622 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 555 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 278 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 343 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oltenești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.88 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,803 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,232 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,996 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 483.3 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,606 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.6 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oltenești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.3 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.96 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oltenești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 419 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Oltenești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.7 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,190 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Oltenești | 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) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Oltenești | 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: Oltenești
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 trade23 · 21.1%
- Transport and storage16 · 14.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing9 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services8 · 7.3%
- Construction7 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 15.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 14.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 11.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings6 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 5.5%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 4.6%
- Civil engineering4 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oltenești?
Oltenești has 2,549 residents (2026), ranking 1,882 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oltenești?
Oltenești covers 82.2 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Oltenești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oltenești went from 2,714 to 2,549, a change of −6.1%.
Where is Oltenești?
Oltenești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.570, longitude 27.887.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oltenești?
In Oltenești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,756 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Oltenești?
In Oltenești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.6 m² (2025), ranking 2,880 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Oltenești?
The nearest to Oltenești are Muntenii de Jos (7.4 km), Albești (7.7 km), Hoceni (9.5 km), Crețești (10 km), Deleni (11 km).