Zăpodeni: population and statistics
Zăpodeni has a population of 5,555 (2026) across 97.2 km², or 57.1 people per km². It ranks 632 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +45.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,555 residents
- 97.2 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Zăpodeni ranks No. 9 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.6 ‰ in Zăpodeni, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.26 km in Zăpodeni, compared with an average of 3.24 km in Vaslui County and 4.84 km nationally.
Zăpodeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Zăpodeni in numbers
Where is Zăpodeni?
Population of Zăpodeni over time
Zăpodeni had 3,830 residents in 2016 and 5,555 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,352 |
| 2022 | 4,685 |
| 2023 | 4,861 |
| 2024 | 4,886 |
| 2025 | 5,339 |
| 2026 | 5,555 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,616 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ștefan cel Mare, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vaslui (131,722 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Zăpodeni
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 | Zăpodeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54.9 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 59 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,734 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zăpodeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,677 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,232 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 769 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 401.8 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,653 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.5 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,677 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zăpodeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.6 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,090 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.72 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,763 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zăpodeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 28 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,979 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 724 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zăpodeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.2 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,311 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Zăpodeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,743 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,696 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Zăpodeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,095 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zăpodeni
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 trade27 · 24.1%
- Transport and storage16 · 14.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing9 · 8.0%
- Construction9 · 8.0%
- Other service activities7 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 11.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings7 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zăpodeni?
Zăpodeni has 5,555 residents (2026), ranking 632 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zăpodeni?
Zăpodeni covers 97.2 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Zăpodeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zăpodeni went from 3,830 to 5,555, a change of +45.0%.
Where is Zăpodeni?
Zăpodeni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.747, longitude 27.649.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zăpodeni?
In Zăpodeni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,090 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zăpodeni?
In Zăpodeni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.26 km (2025), ranking 2,677 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Zăpodeni?
The nearest to Zăpodeni are Ștefan cel Mare (4.6 km), Ferești (6.3 km), Văleni (7.4 km), Bălteni (8.7 km), Delești (9.8 km).