Voinești (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Voinești has a population of 4,014 (2026) across 87.7 km², or 45.8 people per km². It ranks 1,077 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,014 residents
- 87.7 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Voinești ranks No. 22 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 64.5 ‰ in Voinești, compared with an average of 19.0 ‰ in Vaslui County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 18.3% in Voinești, compared with an average of 3.1% in Vaslui County and 2.0% nationally.
Voinești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Voinești in numbers
Where is Voinești?
Population of Voinești over time
Voinești had 4,062 residents in 2016 and 4,014 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,951 |
| 2022 | 3,919 |
| 2023 | 3,893 |
| 2024 | 3,842 |
| 2025 | 3,832 |
| 2026 | 4,014 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,279 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gherghești, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vaslui (131,722 residents), 25 km away.
All indicators for Voinești
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 | Voinești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64.5 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 38 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Voinești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.75 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,901 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,833 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,107 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 456.7 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 32.1 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,099 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Voinești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.7 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.74 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,899 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Voinești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 18.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 38 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Voinești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Voinești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 133 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 509 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Voinești
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 trade30 · 29.1%
- Transport and storage21 · 20.4%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 14.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing7 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services5 · 4.9%
- Information and communication4 · 3.9%
- Construction3 · 2.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 26.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 20.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 16.5%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 14.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 10.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 7.8%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.9%
- Information service activities4 · 3.9%
- Construction of buildings3 · 2.9%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Voinești?
Voinești has 4,014 residents (2026), ranking 1,077 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Voinești?
Voinești covers 87.7 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Voinești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Voinești went from 4,062 to 4,014, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Voinești?
Voinești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.558, longitude 27.417.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Voinești?
In Voinești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 64.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 38 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Voinești?
In Voinești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 18.3% (2026), ranking 38 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Voinești?
The nearest to Voinești are Gherghești (8.7 km), Dragomirești (9.9 km), Poienești (10 km), Colonești (11 km), Ivănești (11 km).