Stănilești: population and statistics
Stănilești has a population of 4,972 (2026) across 89.7 km², or 55.4 people per km². It ranks 767 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,972 residents
- 89.7 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Stănilești ranks No. 13 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Stănilești, compared with an average of 0.49 ‰ in Vaslui County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 34.1 m² in Stănilești, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Stănilești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Stănilești in numbers
Where is Stănilești?
Population of Stănilești over time
Stănilești had 5,578 residents in 2016 and 4,972 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,192 |
| 2022 | 5,101 |
| 2023 | 5,046 |
| 2024 | 5,048 |
| 2025 | 4,993 |
| 2026 | 4,972 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,567 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pădureni, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Huși (34,522 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Stănilești
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 | Stănilești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 884 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 576 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stănilești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.67 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,108 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.62 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 431 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,241 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 760 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 450.7 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.1 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,049 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.21 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 573 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stănilești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.5 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,706 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.01 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,548 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stănilești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stănilești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.2 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,451 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Stănilești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,705 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Stănilești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stănilești
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 trade45 · 20.5%
- Construction33 · 15.1%
- Transport and storage26 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing19 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services18 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 16.4%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 12.8%
- Construction of buildings26 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 10.0%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering12 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities11 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stănilești?
Stănilești has 4,972 residents (2026), ranking 767 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stănilești?
Stănilești covers 89.7 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Stănilești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stănilești went from 5,578 to 4,972, a change of −10.9%.
Where is Stănilești?
Stănilești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.618, longitude 28.171.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stănilești?
In Stănilești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Stănilești?
In Stănilești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 34.1 m² (2025), ranking 3,049 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Stănilești?
The nearest to Stănilești are Pădureni (7.0 km), Lunca Banului (8.3 km), Huși (10 km), Duda-Epureni (14 km), Crețești (15 km).