Vutcani: population and statistics
Vutcani has a population of 1,593 (2026) across 70.8 km², or 22.5 people per km². It ranks 2,660 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −20.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,593 residents
- 70.8 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Vutcani ranks No. 81 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.1 ‰ in Vutcani, compared with an average of 31.0 ‰ in Vaslui County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 4.4 m³ in Vutcani, compared with an average of 20.6 m³ in Vaslui County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Vutcani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Vutcani in numbers
Where is Vutcani?
Population of Vutcani over time
Vutcani had 2,004 residents in 2016 and 1,593 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,789 |
| 2022 | 1,747 |
| 2023 | 1,715 |
| 2024 | 1,674 |
| 2025 | 1,638 |
| 2026 | 1,593 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,913 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Viișoara, 7.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Roșiești (2,842 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Vutcani
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 | Vutcani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.1 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 76 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 227 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vutcani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.27 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,195 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,024 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,396 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 642.8 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 438 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.4 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,071 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vutcani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.7 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,012 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,832 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vutcani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vutcani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 4.4 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,564 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vutcani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vutcani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 522 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vutcani
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 trade11 · 32.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 14.7%
- Construction5 · 14.7%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 11.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 8.8%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vutcani?
Vutcani has 1,593 residents (2026), ranking 2,660 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vutcani?
Vutcani covers 70.8 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Vutcani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vutcani went from 2,004 to 1,593, a change of −20.5%.
Where is Vutcani?
Vutcani is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.428, longitude 27.991.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vutcani?
In Vutcani, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 76 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Vutcani?
In Vutcani, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 4.4 m³ (2025), ranking 2,564 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Vutcani?
The nearest to Vutcani are Viișoara (7.6 km), Roșiești (8.3 km), Hoceni (9.6 km), Dimitrie Cantemir (10 km), Dodești (10 km).