Rafaila: population and statistics
Rafaila has a population of 1,845 (2026) across 27.6 km², or 66.9 people per km². It ranks 2,474 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,845 residents
- 27.6 km²
- 67 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Rafaila ranks No. 68 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 34.9 m² in Rafaila, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.0 ‰ in Rafaila, compared with an average of 31.0 ‰ in Vaslui County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Rafaila: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (15 businesses).
Rafaila in numbers
Where is Rafaila?
Population of Rafaila over time
Rafaila had 2,076 residents in 2016 and 1,845 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,968 |
| 2022 | 1,931 |
| 2023 | 1,907 |
| 2024 | 1,877 |
| 2025 | 1,858 |
| 2026 | 1,845 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,863 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Todirești (3,082 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Rafaila
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 | Rafaila | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.0 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 202 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 185 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rafaila | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.83 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,555 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 754 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,858 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 408.7 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,574 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.9 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,025 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,521 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rafaila | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.0 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,911 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.71 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,099 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rafaila | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 201 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rafaila | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.1 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,452 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Rafaila | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Rafaila | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rafaila
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
- Construction15 · 38.5%
- Wholesale and retail trade7 · 17.9%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage4 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing3 · 7.7%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities15 · 38.5%
- Construction of buildings14 · 35.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 12.8%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 12.8%
- Civil engineering4 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 10.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rafaila?
Rafaila has 1,845 residents (2026), ranking 2,474 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rafaila?
Rafaila covers 27.6 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Rafaila growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rafaila went from 2,076 to 1,845, a change of −11.1%.
Where is Rafaila?
Rafaila is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.791, longitude 27.380.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Rafaila?
In Rafaila, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 34.9 m² (2025), ranking 3,025 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rafaila?
In Rafaila, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 202 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Rafaila?
The nearest to Rafaila are Todirești (6.7 km), Oșești (6.8 km), Negrești (7.2 km), Dumești (7.9 km), Gârceni (8.0 km).