Vetrișoaia: population and statistics
Vetrișoaia has a population of 2,781 (2026) across 75.3 km², or 37.0 people per km². It ranks 1,740 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,781 residents
- 75.3 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Vetrișoaia ranks No. 48 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.9 ‰ in Vetrișoaia, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 53.9 m³ in Vetrișoaia, compared with an average of 20.6 m³ in Vaslui County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Vetrișoaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Vetrișoaia in numbers
Where is Vetrișoaia?
Population of Vetrișoaia over time
Vetrișoaia had 3,197 residents in 2016 and 2,781 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,916 |
| 2022 | 2,865 |
| 2023 | 2,821 |
| 2024 | 2,800 |
| 2025 | 2,797 |
| 2026 | 2,781 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,541 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Berezeni (4,615 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Vetrișoaia
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 | Vetrișoaia | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 593 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vetrișoaia | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.98 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,521 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,260 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,951 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 453.1 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,984 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.4 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.08 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,091 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vetrișoaia | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.9 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,915 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.08 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,486 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vetrișoaia | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 797 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vetrișoaia | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 53.9 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 345 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vetrișoaia | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 839 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vetrișoaia | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vetrișoaia
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 · 25.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 13.8%
- Construction11 · 13.8%
- Transport and storage10 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing9 · 11.2%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.0%
- Real estate3 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 17.5%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 13.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 13.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 8.8%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings4 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering3 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vetrișoaia?
Vetrișoaia has 2,781 residents (2026), ranking 1,740 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vetrișoaia?
Vetrișoaia covers 75.3 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Vetrișoaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vetrișoaia went from 3,197 to 2,781, a change of −13.0%.
Where is Vetrișoaia?
Vetrișoaia is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.453, longitude 28.171.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vetrișoaia?
In Vetrișoaia, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,915 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Vetrișoaia?
In Vetrișoaia, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 53.9 m³ (2025), ranking 345 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Vetrișoaia?
The nearest to Vetrișoaia are Berezeni (7.6 km), Lunca Banului (10 km), Dimitrie Cantemir (11 km), Vutcani (14 km), Hoceni (16 km).