Solești: population and statistics
Solești has a population of 3,589 (2026) across 67.6 km², or 53.1 people per km². It ranks 1,242 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,589 residents
- 67.6 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Solești ranks No. 30 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Solești, compared with an average of 0.49 ‰ in Vaslui County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.87 km in Solești, compared with an average of 3.24 km in Vaslui County and 4.84 km nationally.
Solești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Solești in numbers
Where is Solești?
Population of Solești over time
Solești had 3,837 residents in 2016 and 3,589 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,640 |
| 2022 | 3,581 |
| 2023 | 3,573 |
| 2024 | 3,562 |
| 2025 | 3,562 |
| 2026 | 3,589 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,465 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Văleni (5,713 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Solești
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 | Solești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.7 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 267 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Solești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.87 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,624 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,651 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,326 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 460.0 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,892 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.9 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,983 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Solești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.9 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,754 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.39 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,244 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Solești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 663 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Solești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 48.8 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 430 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Solești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Solești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Solești
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 trade36 · 23.4%
- Transport and storage30 · 19.5%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 9.1%
- Construction11 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services11 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 17.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 15.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 11.0%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 8.4%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 7.1%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Solești?
Solești has 3,589 residents (2026), ranking 1,242 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Solești?
Solești covers 67.6 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Solești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Solești went from 3,837 to 3,589, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Solești?
Solești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.769, longitude 27.807.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Solești?
In Solești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Solești?
In Solești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.87 km (2025), ranking 2,624 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Solești?
The nearest to Solești are Văleni (5.5 km), Miclești (6.5 km), Boțești (7.0 km), Ferești (8.3 km), Muntenii de Sus (9.3 km).