Viișoara (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Viișoara has a population of 1,634 (2026) across 49.9 km², or 32.7 people per km². It ranks 2,632 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,634 residents
- 49.9 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Viișoara ranks No. 77 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.61 km in Viișoara, compared with an average of 2.02 km in Vaslui County and 3.05 km nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.7 ‰ in Viișoara, compared with an average of 31.0 ‰ in Vaslui County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Viișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (13 businesses).
Viișoara in numbers
Where is Viișoara?
Neighbouring localities
- Dodești4.1 km · 1,611
- Roșiești5.7 km · 2,842
- Găgești7.5 km · 1,691
- Vutcani7.6 km · 1,593
- Șuletea9.6 km · 2,098
- Banca11 km · 5,208
- Albești13 km · 2,614
- Hoceni15 km · 2,480
All localities in Vaslui County
Localities of similar size
Population of Viișoara over time
Viișoara had 1,816 residents in 2016 and 1,634 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,695 |
| 2022 | 1,688 |
| 2023 | 1,660 |
| 2024 | 1,663 |
| 2025 | 1,641 |
| 2026 | 1,634 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,994 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dodești, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Roșiești (2,842 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Viișoara
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 | Viișoara | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 261 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.7 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 220 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) | 15.3 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Viișoara | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.69 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 380 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.22 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,448 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 759 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,852 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 464.5 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,837 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.2 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,907 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Viișoara | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.0 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.45 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Viișoara | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,551 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Viișoara | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.6 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,620 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,609 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Viișoara | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Viișoara | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 556 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Viișoara
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 trade15 · 21.4%
- Construction13 · 18.6%
- Transport and storage13 · 18.6%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services5 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing4 · 5.7%
- Other service activities4 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 18.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 17.1%
- Construction of buildings11 · 15.7%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 15.7%
- Civil engineering8 · 11.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 10.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 7.1%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viișoara?
Viișoara has 1,634 residents (2026), ranking 2,632 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Viișoara?
Viișoara covers 49.9 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Viișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Viișoara went from 1,816 to 1,634, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Viișoara?
Viișoara is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.386, longitude 27.913.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Viișoara?
In Viișoara, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.61 km (2025), ranking 1,609 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Viișoara?
In Viișoara, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 220 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Viișoara?
The nearest to Viișoara are Dodești (4.1 km), Roșiești (5.7 km), Găgești (7.5 km), Vutcani (7.6 km), Șuletea (9.6 km).