Ștefan cel Mare (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Ștefan cel Mare has a population of 3,383 (2026) across 51.0 km², or 66.3 people per km². It ranks 1,347 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,383 residents
- 51.0 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Ștefan cel Mare ranks No. 36 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Ștefan cel Mare, compared with an average of 0.49 ‰ in Vaslui County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Ștefan cel Mare, compared with an average of 0.2 nights in Vaslui County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Ștefan cel Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Ștefan cel Mare in numbers
Where is Ștefan cel Mare?
Population of Ștefan cel Mare over time
Ștefan cel Mare had 3,509 residents in 2016 and 3,383 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,432 |
| 2022 | 3,391 |
| 2023 | 3,399 |
| 2024 | 3,392 |
| 2025 | 3,390 |
| 2026 | 3,383 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,150 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zăpodeni (5,555 residents), 4.6 km away.
All indicators for Ștefan cel Mare
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 | Ștefan cel Mare | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 958 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.80 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,337 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.89 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,554 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,448 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 459.4 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.0 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,736 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.37 km | 2.38 km | 6.17 km | ranked 806 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 52 m³ | 1,771 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 939 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.6 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,286 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.18 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,408 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 588 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38 ‰ | 145 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,000 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.3 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,357 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.80 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 321 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ștefan cel Mare
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 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage30 · 14.4%
- Construction19 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing16 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services16 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 16.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings14 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.7%
- Civil engineering11 · 5.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy9 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare has 3,383 residents (2026), ranking 1,347 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare covers 51.0 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Ștefan cel Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ștefan cel Mare went from 3,509 to 3,383, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.724, longitude 27.599.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefan cel Mare?
In Ștefan cel Mare, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Ștefan cel Mare?
In Ștefan cel Mare, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Ștefan cel Mare?
The nearest to Ștefan cel Mare are Zăpodeni (4.6 km), Delești (5.2 km), Bălteni (5.5 km), Cozmești (8.2 km), Vulturești (9.7 km).