Pochidia: population and statistics
Pochidia has a population of 1,603 (2026) across 42.2 km², or 38.0 people per km². It ranks 2,651 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,603 residents
- 42.2 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Pochidia ranks No. 79 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Pochidia, compared with an average of 1.52 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 38.1 m² in Pochidia, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Pochidia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Pochidia in numbers
Where is Pochidia?
Population of Pochidia over time
Pochidia had 1,722 residents in 2016 and 1,603 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,715 |
| 2022 | 1,686 |
| 2023 | 1,670 |
| 2024 | 1,654 |
| 2025 | 1,637 |
| 2026 | 1,603 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,909 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ghidigeni (7,100 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Pochidia
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 | Pochidia | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.7 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 362 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pochidia | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.67 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 959 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.50 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 727 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 775 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,829 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 483.5 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,603 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.1 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,851 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,445 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pochidia | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.0 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pochidia | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pochidia | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.8 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,046 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Pochidia | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pochidia
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 trade17 · 22.4%
- Transport and storage13 · 17.1%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 17.1%
- Construction10 · 13.2%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 3.9%
- Other service activities3 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 19.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 17.1%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 14.5%
- Construction of buildings9 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 11.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 7.9%
- Civil engineering5 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 3.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pochidia?
Pochidia has 1,603 residents (2026), ranking 2,651 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pochidia?
Pochidia covers 42.2 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Pochidia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pochidia went from 1,722 to 1,603, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Pochidia?
Pochidia is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.046, longitude 27.555.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pochidia?
In Pochidia, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Pochidia?
In Pochidia, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 38.1 m² (2025), ranking 2,851 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Pochidia?
The nearest to Pochidia are Ghidigeni (5.4 km), Cerțești (5.8 km), Priponești (8.3 km), Tutova (8.8 km), Gohor (10 km).