Pogonești: population and statistics
Pogonești has a population of 1,594 (2026) across 28.1 km², or 56.8 people per km². It ranks 2,658 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,594 residents
- 28.1 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Pogonești ranks No. 80 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Pogonești, compared with an average of 1.20 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Pogonești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Pogonești in numbers
Where is Pogonești?
Population of Pogonești over time
Pogonești had 1,748 residents in 2016 and 1,594 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,660 |
| 2022 | 1,637 |
| 2023 | 1,634 |
| 2024 | 1,624 |
| 2025 | 1,618 |
| 2026 | 1,594 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaslui County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,933 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tutova (3,778 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Pogonești
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 | Pogonești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.1 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 249 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) | 11.9 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pogonești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.54 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 815 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 749 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,862 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 469.9 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,770 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.8 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,567 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pogonești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.17 km | 2.38 km | 6.17 km | ranked 142 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21 m³ | 1,771 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 973 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pogonești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.7 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,763 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.25 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,358 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pogonești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pogonești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45.8 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 497 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Pogonești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Pogonești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 53 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 522 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pogonești
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 trade20 · 27.8%
- Transport and storage12 · 16.7%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 12.5%
- Construction7 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 5.6%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 25.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 15.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.5%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 12.5%
- Construction of buildings7 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 9.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 9.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pogonești?
Pogonești has 1,594 residents (2026), ranking 2,658 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pogonești?
Pogonești covers 28.1 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Pogonești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pogonești went from 1,748 to 1,594, a change of −8.8%.
Where is Pogonești?
Pogonești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.155, longitude 27.534.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pogonești?
In Pogonești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Pogonești?
In Pogonești, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 21 m³ (2025), ranking 973 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Pogonești?
The nearest to Pogonești are Tutova (4.3 km), Ivești (4.4 km), Podu Turcului (8.4 km), Priponești (8.9 km), Boghești (10 km).