Vulturești (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Vulturești has a population of 2,031 (2026) across 39.1 km², or 52.0 people per km². It ranks 2,309 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,031 residents
- 39.1 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Vulturești ranks No. 63 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Vulturești, compared with an average of 1.52 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Vulturești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Vulturești in numbers
Where is Vulturești?
Population of Vulturești over time
Vulturești had 2,221 residents in 2016 and 2,031 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,128 |
| 2022 | 2,104 |
| 2023 | 2,068 |
| 2024 | 2,057 |
| 2025 | 2,062 |
| 2026 | 2,031 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,472 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rebricea (3,574 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Vulturești
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 | Vulturești | 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) | 19.7 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vulturești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.89 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,542 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,019 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,405 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 501.7 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,394 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vulturești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.23 km | 2.38 km | 6.17 km | ranked 963 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6 m³ | 1,771 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 994 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vulturești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.8 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,820 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vulturești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vulturești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 3.9 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,573 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.46 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,222 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vulturești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vulturești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 895 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vulturești
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 trade18 · 26.5%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 17.6%
- Manufacturing8 · 11.8%
- Construction6 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 7.4%
- Transport and storage4 · 5.9%
- Real estate3 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 23.5%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 17.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 7.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 7.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 5.9%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.4%
- Other manufacturing3 · 4.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities3 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vulturești?
Vulturești has 2,031 residents (2026), ranking 2,309 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vulturești?
Vulturești covers 39.1 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Vulturești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vulturești went from 2,221 to 2,031, a change of −8.6%.
Where is Vulturești?
Vulturești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.799, longitude 27.532.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vulturești?
In Vulturești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Vulturești?
In Vulturești, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 6 m³ (2025), ranking 994 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Vulturești?
The nearest to Vulturești are Rebricea (6.5 km), Oșești (7.6 km), Negrești (8.3 km), Cozmești (8.7 km), Ștefan cel Mare (9.7 km).