Puiești (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Puiești has a population of 4,499 (2026) across 118.0 km², or 38.1 people per km². It ranks 894 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,499 residents
- 118.0 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Puiești ranks No. 17 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.13 km in Puiești, compared with an average of 3.24 km in Vaslui County and 4.84 km nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 180 ‰ in Puiești, compared with an average of 109 ‰ in Vaslui County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Puiești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (50 businesses).
Puiești in numbers
Where is Puiești?
Population of Puiești over time
Puiești had 4,969 residents in 2016 and 4,499 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,721 |
| 2022 | 4,651 |
| 2023 | 4,592 |
| 2024 | 4,553 |
| 2025 | 4,529 |
| 2026 | 4,499 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,528 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Răchitoasa, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârlad (64,938 residents), 29 km away.
All indicators for Puiești
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 | Puiești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 329 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Puiești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.13 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,588 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.78 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,561 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 609 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 569.2 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 781 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) | 0.89 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,231 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Puiești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.2 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.22 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,474 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Puiești | 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) | 7.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Puiești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.2 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,262 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.78 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,379 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Puiești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Puiești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 180 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Puiești
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 trade57 · 25.1%
- Transport and storage38 · 16.7%
- Accommodation and food services28 · 12.3%
- Administrative and support services17 · 7.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 7.0%
- Construction16 · 7.0%
- Manufacturing13 · 5.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation11 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 22.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 11.5%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 11.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 7.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 6.2%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings13 · 5.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Puiești?
Puiești has 4,499 residents (2026), ranking 894 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Puiești?
Puiești covers 118.0 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Puiești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Puiești went from 4,969 to 4,499, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Puiești?
Puiești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.442, longitude 27.464.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Puiești?
In Puiești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.13 km (2025), ranking 2,588 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Puiești?
In Puiești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 180 ‰ (2025), ranking 185 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Puiești?
The nearest to Puiești are Răchitoasa (7.5 km), Iana (11 km), Gherghești (11 km), Ibănești (11 km), Stănișești (12 km).