Pădureni (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Pădureni has a population of 3,718 (2026) across 89.1 km², or 41.7 people per km². It ranks 1,189 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,718 residents
- 89.1 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Pădureni ranks No. 28 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.27 ‰ in Pădureni, compared with an average of 1.52 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.3 ‰ in Pădureni, compared with an average of 31.0 ‰ in Vaslui County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Pădureni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Pădureni in numbers
Where is Pădureni?
Population of Pădureni over time
Pădureni had 4,072 residents in 2016 and 3,718 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,853 |
| 2022 | 3,811 |
| 2023 | 3,788 |
| 2024 | 3,757 |
| 2025 | 3,768 |
| 2026 | 3,718 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,479 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Huși (34,522 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Pădureni
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 | Pădureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 637 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.3 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 233 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 362 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pădureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.65 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,880 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.42 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,796 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,148 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 483.1 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,610 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.6 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,521 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pădureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.3 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,994 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pădureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pădureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.1 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,107 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.42 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,237 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pădureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pădureni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pădureni
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 trade39 · 31.0%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 11.1%
- Transport and storage13 · 10.3%
- Construction12 · 9.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.3%
- Other service activities8 · 6.3%
- Manufacturing7 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 27.0%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 9.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 8.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 7.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 7.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 6.3%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods7 · 5.6%
- Postal and courier activities5 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pădureni?
Pădureni has 3,718 residents (2026), ranking 1,189 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pădureni?
Pădureni covers 89.1 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Pădureni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pădureni went from 4,072 to 3,718, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Pădureni?
Pădureni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.622, longitude 28.081.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pădureni?
In Pădureni, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.27 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,994 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pădureni?
In Pădureni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 233 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Pădureni?
The nearest to Pădureni are Huși (5.8 km), Stănilești (7.0 km), Crețești (8.1 km), Duda-Epureni (10.0 km), Lunca Banului (12 km).