Pogana: population and statistics
Pogana has a population of 3,092 (2026) across 60.2 km², or 51.4 people per km². It ranks 1,521 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,092 residents
- 60.2 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Pogana ranks No. 40 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.59 km in Pogana, compared with an average of 3.24 km in Vaslui County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 11.3 m³ in Pogana, compared with an average of 20.6 m³ in Vaslui County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Pogana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Pogana in numbers
Where is Pogana?
Population of Pogana over time
Pogana had 3,338 residents in 2016 and 3,092 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,166 |
| 2022 | 3,139 |
| 2023 | 3,127 |
| 2024 | 3,121 |
| 2025 | 3,093 |
| 2026 | 3,092 |
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All indicators for Pogana
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 | Pogana | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 476 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pogana | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.59 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,520 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,338 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,815 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 432.7 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,248 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.5 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,677 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pogana | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.0 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,233 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.94 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,713 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pogana | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pogana | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.3 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,306 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Pogana | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Pogana | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pogana
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 trade45 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage37 · 19.0%
- Manufacturing18 · 9.2%
- Construction18 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services15 · 7.7%
- Other service activities12 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 21.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings16 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 6.2%
- Other personal service activities11 · 5.6%
- Civil engineering10 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pogana?
Pogana has 3,092 residents (2026), ranking 1,521 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pogana?
Pogana covers 60.2 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Pogana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pogana went from 3,338 to 3,092, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Pogana?
Pogana is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.335, longitude 27.555.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pogana?
In Pogana, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.59 km (2025), ranking 2,520 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Pogana?
In Pogana, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 11.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,306 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Pogana?
The nearest to Pogana are Iana (4.4 km), Perieni (6.3 km), Coroiești (6.7 km), Băcani (9.5 km), Ibănești (10 km).