Vaslui: population and statistics
Vaslui has a population of 131,722 (2026) across 68.0 km², or 1,937 people per km². It ranks 18 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +32.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 131,722 residents
- 68.0 km²
- 1,937 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Vaslui ranks No. 1 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 62.3 ‰ in Vaslui, compared with an average of 31.0 ‰ in Vaslui County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 242.5 ‰ in Vaslui, compared with an average of 375.3 ‰ in Vaslui County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Vaslui: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,283 businesses).
Vaslui in numbers
Where is Vaslui?
Population of Vaslui over time
Vaslui had 99,086 residents in 2016 and 131,722 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 134,637 |
| 2022 | 140,529 |
| 2023 | 148,926 |
| 2024 | 146,243 |
| 2025 | 138,761 |
| 2026 | 131,722 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaslui County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Vaslui County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,525 football pitches.
- Its population density is 21.3 times the national average.
All indicators for Vaslui
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 | Vaslui | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62.3 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 6 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,951 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,155 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vaslui | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.18 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,681 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.87 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,773 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 31,945 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 34 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 242.5 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,150 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.8 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,634 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,103 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vaslui | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.22 km | 2.38 km | 6.17 km | ranked 964 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 164 m³ | 1,771 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 740 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vaslui | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.6 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.42 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,214 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vaslui | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 145 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vaslui | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 145 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 832 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,279 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vaslui | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.2 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,905 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.23 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,504 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vaslui | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.79 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 273 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vaslui | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vaslui
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 trade1,588 · 19.7%
- Transport and storage1,083 · 13.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical733 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services709 · 8.8%
- Construction692 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing634 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services503 · 6.3%
- Other service activities455 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,283 · 15.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines958 · 11.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)863 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities632 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings476 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities468 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities460 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities427 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities345 · 4.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities319 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vaslui?
Vaslui has 131,722 residents (2026), ranking 18 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vaslui?
Vaslui covers 68.0 km², with a density of 1,937 people per km².
Is the population of Vaslui growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vaslui went from 99,086 to 131,722, a change of +32.9%.
Where is Vaslui?
Vaslui is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.638, longitude 27.729.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vaslui?
In Vaslui, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 62.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 6 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vaslui?
In Vaslui, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 242.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,150 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Vaslui?
The nearest to Vaslui are Muntenii de Sus (6.5 km), Muntenii de Jos (6.8 km), Pușcași (7.0 km), Lipovăț (8.1 km), Tanacu (9.7 km).