Șuletea: population and statistics
Șuletea has a population of 2,098 (2026) across 49.5 km², or 42.3 people per km². It ranks 2,257 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,098 residents
- 49.5 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Șuletea ranks No. 62 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 2.4 m³ in Șuletea, compared with an average of 20.6 m³ in Vaslui County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Șuletea, compared with an average of 0.49 ‰ in Vaslui County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Șuletea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Șuletea in numbers
Where is Șuletea?
Neighbouring localities
- Găgești5.1 km · 1,691
- Dodești5.4 km · 1,611
- Epureni6.5 km · 2,760
- Viișoara9.6 km · 1,634
- Banca12 km · 5,208
- Fălciu12 km · 5,151
- Murgeni13 km · 8,166
- Mălușteni14 km · 1,856
All localities in Vaslui County
Localities of similar size
Population of Șuletea over time
Șuletea had 2,382 residents in 2016 and 2,098 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,213 |
| 2022 | 2,194 |
| 2023 | 2,145 |
| 2024 | 2,129 |
| 2025 | 2,132 |
| 2026 | 2,098 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,938 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Găgești, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Banca (5,208 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Șuletea
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 | Șuletea | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.1 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 125 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șuletea | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.43 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,361 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,164 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,025 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,395 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 488.6 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,542 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.6 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,277 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șuletea | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.7 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,763 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.95 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,600 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șuletea | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 724 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șuletea | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2.4 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,604 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șuletea | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șuletea | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șuletea
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 trade20 · 25.3%
- Transport and storage12 · 15.2%
- Construction9 · 11.4%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services7 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing4 · 5.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 13.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 11.4%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 11.4%
- Construction of buildings7 · 8.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 7.6%
- Civil engineering5 · 6.3%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șuletea?
Șuletea has 2,098 residents (2026), ranking 2,257 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șuletea?
Șuletea covers 49.5 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Șuletea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șuletea went from 2,382 to 2,098, a change of −11.9%.
Where is Șuletea?
Șuletea is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.301, longitude 27.923.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Șuletea?
In Șuletea, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 2.4 m³ (2025), ranking 2,604 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șuletea?
In Șuletea, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Șuletea?
The nearest to Șuletea are Găgești (5.1 km), Dodești (5.4 km), Epureni (6.5 km), Viișoara (9.6 km), Banca (12 km).