Perieni: population and statistics
Perieni has a population of 3,905 (2026) across 64.0 km², or 61.0 people per km². It ranks 1,116 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,905 residents
- 64.0 km²
- 61 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Perieni ranks No. 25 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.05 km in Perieni, compared with an average of 2.02 km in Vaslui County and 3.05 km nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 km in Perieni, compared with an average of 2.38 km in Vaslui County and 3.48 km nationally.
Perieni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Perieni in numbers
Where is Perieni?
Neighbouring localities
- Băcani5.4 km · 3,075
- Pogana6.3 km · 3,092
- Ciocani6.5 km · 1,684
- Coroiești8.8 km · 1,858
- Iana9.5 km · 4,086
- Bârlad9.8 km · 64,938
- Zorleni11 km · 9,542
- Ivești13 km · 2,563
All localities in Vaslui County
Localities of similar size
Population of Perieni over time
Perieni had 3,751 residents in 2016 and 3,905 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,831 |
| 2022 | 3,828 |
| 2023 | 3,847 |
| 2024 | 3,856 |
| 2025 | 3,898 |
| 2026 | 3,905 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaslui County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,971 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Băcani, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârlad (64,938 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Perieni
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 | Perieni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Perieni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.07 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,437 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.19 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 111 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,668 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,303 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 427.1 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,335 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.4 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.33 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 328 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Perieni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.26 km | 2.38 km | 6.17 km | ranked 995 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8 m³ | 1,771 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 988 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Perieni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.1 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,962 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.56 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,215 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Perieni | 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) | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Perieni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.2 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 138 ‰ | 145 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 725 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 969 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Perieni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.2 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,079 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.05 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,689 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Perieni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Perieni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Perieni
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 trade59 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage43 · 16.0%
- Construction29 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services23 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing18 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 6.7%
- Other service activities14 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings23 · 8.6%
- Civil engineering23 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 6.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy13 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Perieni?
Perieni has 3,905 residents (2026), ranking 1,116 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Perieni?
Perieni covers 64.0 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Perieni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Perieni went from 3,751 to 3,905, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Perieni?
Perieni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.298, longitude 27.617.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Perieni?
In Perieni, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.05 km (2025), ranking 1,689 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Perieni?
In Perieni, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 km (2025), ranking 995 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Perieni?
The nearest to Perieni are Băcani (5.4 km), Pogana (6.3 km), Ciocani (6.5 km), Coroiești (8.8 km), Iana (9.5 km).