Poienești: population and statistics
Poienești has a population of 3,019 (2026) across 70.0 km², or 43.1 people per km². It ranks 1,570 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,019 residents
- 70.0 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Poienești ranks No. 44 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 106.0 ‰ in Poienești, compared with an average of 19.0 ‰ in Vaslui County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Poienești, compared with an average of 1.20 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Poienești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Poienești in numbers
Where is Poienești?
Population of Poienești over time
Poienești had 2,936 residents in 2016 and 3,019 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,830 |
| 2022 | 2,784 |
| 2023 | 2,769 |
| 2024 | 2,737 |
| 2025 | 2,736 |
| 2026 | 3,019 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaslui County for “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,811 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gherghești, 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Poienești
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 | Poienești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106.0 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 10 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poienești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.70 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,101 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.31 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 481 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,112 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,237 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 368.3 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,920 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.8 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,988 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 947 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poienești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.9 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,158 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.66 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poienești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 554 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Poienești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 0.2 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 389 ‰ | 145 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 434 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68.2 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 166 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poienești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.9 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,117 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Poienești | 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 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Poienești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poienești
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 trade35 · 20.5%
- Construction30 · 17.5%
- Transport and storage19 · 11.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing12 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 5.8%
- Administrative and support services9 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 15.8%
- Construction of buildings25 · 14.6%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 9.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 8.2%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 3.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poienești?
Poienești has 3,019 residents (2026), ranking 1,570 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poienești?
Poienești covers 70.0 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Poienești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poienești went from 2,936 to 3,019, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Poienești?
Poienești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.586, longitude 27.548.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poienești?
In Poienești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 106.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 10 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poienești?
In Poienești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Poienești?
The nearest to Poienești are Gherghești (6.5 km), Laza (6.7 km), Bogdana (7.9 km), Pușcași (8.0 km), Voinești (10 km).