Zorleni: population and statistics
Zorleni has a population of 9,542 (2026) across 129.8 km², or 73.5 people per km². It ranks 282 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,542 residents
- 129.8 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Zorleni ranks No. 5 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 368.0 ‰ in Zorleni, compared with an average of 375.3 ‰ in Vaslui County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.5 ‰ in Zorleni, compared with an average of 3.8 ‰ in Vaslui County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Zorleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (138 businesses).
Zorleni in numbers
Where is Zorleni?
Neighbouring localities
- Fruntișeni6.9 km · 1,729
- Bârlad8.2 km · 64,938
- Băcani8.7 km · 3,075
- Banca9.7 km · 5,208
- Perieni11 km · 3,905
- Epureni12 km · 2,760
- Grivița12 km · 3,454
- Ciocani12 km · 1,684
All localities in Vaslui County
Localities of similar size
Population of Zorleni over time
Zorleni had 9,891 residents in 2016 and 9,542 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,701 |
| 2022 | 9,660 |
| 2023 | 9,642 |
| 2024 | 9,596 |
| 2025 | 9,599 |
| 2026 | 9,542 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,178 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Fruntișeni, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârlad (64,938 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Zorleni
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 | Zorleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zorleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.62 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,119 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,511 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 351 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 368.0 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,921 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.8 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zorleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.79 km | 2.38 km | 6.17 km | ranked 650 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 82 m³ | 1,771 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 896 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zorleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.7 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,635 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.93 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 976 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zorleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zorleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 190 ‰ | 145 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 645 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,253 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zorleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.7 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 810 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.57 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,426 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Zorleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Zorleni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 141 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 414 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zorleni
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 trade164 · 20.1%
- Transport and storage145 · 17.8%
- Construction87 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing78 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services69 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services59 · 7.2%
- Other service activities41 · 5.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)138 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines130 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)99 · 12.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities84 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities79 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings77 · 9.5%
- Food and beverage service activities67 · 8.2%
- Civil engineering48 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services31 · 3.8%
- Rental and leasing activities31 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zorleni?
Zorleni has 9,542 residents (2026), ranking 282 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zorleni?
Zorleni covers 129.8 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Zorleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zorleni went from 9,891 to 9,542, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Zorleni?
Zorleni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.264, longitude 27.749.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zorleni?
In Zorleni, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 368.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,921 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zorleni?
In Zorleni, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,253 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Zorleni?
The nearest to Zorleni are Fruntișeni (6.9 km), Bârlad (8.2 km), Băcani (8.7 km), Banca (9.7 km), Perieni (11 km).