Oșești: population and statistics
Oșești has a population of 3,199 (2026) across 50.8 km², or 63.0 people per km². It ranks 1,448 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,199 residents
- 50.8 km²
- 63 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Oșești ranks No. 38 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.7 ‰ in Oșești, compared with an average of 6.3 ‰ in Vaslui County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Oșești, compared with an average of 0.49 ‰ in Vaslui County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Oșești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Oșești in numbers
Where is Oșești?
Population of Oșești over time
Oșești had 3,445 residents in 2016 and 3,199 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,279 |
| 2022 | 3,238 |
| 2023 | 3,208 |
| 2024 | 3,200 |
| 2025 | 3,197 |
| 2026 | 3,199 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaslui County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,108 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cozmești, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Negrești (9,659 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Oșești
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 | Oșești | 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) | 17.5 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 60 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oșești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.97 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,290 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,334 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,315 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,847 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411.1 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.0 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,325 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oșești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.3 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,021 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.88 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,771 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oșești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 236 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Oșești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.7 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,132 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.03 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 302 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Oșești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Oșești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 135 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 485 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Oșești
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 trade24 · 28.9%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 16.9%
- Transport and storage9 · 10.8%
- Construction8 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.4%
- Other service activities6 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 24.1%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings7 · 8.4%
- Other personal service activities5 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 3.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oșești?
Oșești has 3,199 residents (2026), ranking 1,448 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oșești?
Oșești covers 50.8 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Oșești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oșești went from 3,445 to 3,199, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Oșești?
Oșești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.756, longitude 27.454.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oșești?
In Oșești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 60 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oșești?
In Oșești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Oșești?
The nearest to Oșești are Cozmești (4.4 km), Rafaila (6.8 km), Pungești (7.6 km), Vulturești (7.6 km), Negrești (9.4 km).