Pungești: population and statistics
Pungești has a population of 3,054 (2026) across 71.4 km², or 42.8 people per km². It ranks 1,546 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,054 residents
- 71.4 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Pungești ranks No. 43 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 10.1% in Pungești, compared with an average of 3.1% in Vaslui County and 2.0% nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.1 ‰ in Pungești, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Pungești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Pungești in numbers
Where is Pungești?
Population of Pungești over time
Pungești had 3,376 residents in 2016 and 3,054 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,274 |
| 2022 | 3,232 |
| 2023 | 3,169 |
| 2024 | 3,135 |
| 2025 | 3,095 |
| 2026 | 3,054 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,994 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Oșești, 7.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dragomirești (4,822 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Pungești
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 | Pungești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,032 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 677 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pungești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,426 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,661 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 466.9 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,806 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.0 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,409 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pungești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.1 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,857 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.64 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pungești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 214 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Pungești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pungești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 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: Pungești
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 trade28 · 29.2%
- Manufacturing15 · 15.6%
- Transport and storage11 · 11.5%
- Construction8 · 8.3%
- Other service activities7 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 22.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 10.4%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.2%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods6 · 6.2%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment5 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pungești?
Pungești has 3,054 residents (2026), ranking 1,546 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pungești?
Pungești covers 71.4 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Pungești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pungești went from 3,376 to 3,054, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Pungești?
Pungești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.714, longitude 27.376.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Pungești?
In Pungești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 10.1% (2026), ranking 214 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pungești?
In Pungești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,857 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Pungești?
The nearest to Pungești are Oșești (7.6 km), Gârceni (8.4 km), Rafaila (8.6 km), Ivănești (8.7 km), Cozmești (8.8 km).