Văleni (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Văleni has a population of 5,713 (2026) across 39.8 km², or 144 people per km². It ranks 611 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +12.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,713 residents
- 39.8 km²
- 144 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Văleni ranks No. 8 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.18 ‰ in Văleni, compared with an average of 1.23 ‰ in Vaslui County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Văleni, compared with an average of 0.49 ‰ in Vaslui County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Văleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (45 businesses).
Văleni in numbers
Where is Văleni?
Population of Văleni over time
Văleni had 5,061 residents in 2016 and 5,713 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,605 |
| 2022 | 5,724 |
| 2023 | 5,796 |
| 2024 | 5,796 |
| 2025 | 5,723 |
| 2026 | 5,713 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,577 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Solești, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vaslui (131,722 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Văleni
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 | Văleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,025 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Văleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.18 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,418 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,981 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 979 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 346.8 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,031 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.9 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,261 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Văleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.7 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.23 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,371 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Văleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Văleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Văleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Văleni
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 trade55 · 21.9%
- Construction47 · 18.7%
- Transport and storage47 · 18.7%
- Manufacturing21 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services17 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 6.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 4.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 17.9%
- Specialised construction activities42 · 16.7%
- Construction of buildings41 · 16.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 15.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 15.1%
- Civil engineering17 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 6.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 3.6%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Văleni?
Văleni has 5,713 residents (2026), ranking 611 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Văleni?
Văleni covers 39.8 km², with a density of 144 people per km².
Is the population of Văleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Văleni went from 5,061 to 5,713, a change of +12.9%.
Where is Văleni?
Văleni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.743, longitude 27.746.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Văleni?
In Văleni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.18 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,418 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Văleni?
In Văleni, “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 Văleni?
The nearest to Văleni are Solești (5.5 km), Muntenii de Sus (5.5 km), Ferești (6.3 km), Zăpodeni (7.4 km), Tanacu (11 km).