Boghești: population and statistics
Boghești has a population of 1,312 (2026) across 50.2 km², or 26.1 people per km². It ranks 2,872 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,312 residents
- 50.2 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Boghești ranks No. 71 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.9 ‰ in Boghești, compared with an average of 37.8 ‰ in Vrancea County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 35.0 m² in Boghești, compared with an average of 52.7 m² in Vrancea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Boghești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (5 businesses).
Boghești in numbers
Where is Boghești?
Population of Boghești over time
Boghești had 1,598 residents in 2016 and 1,312 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,454 |
| 2022 | 1,412 |
| 2023 | 1,367 |
| 2024 | 1,343 |
| 2025 | 1,327 |
| 2026 | 1,312 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vrancea County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,032 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Podu Turcului (4,499 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Boghești
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 | Boghești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boghești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 970 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,498 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 739.3 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 192 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.0 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,021 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boghești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.9 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,098 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boghești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Boghești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Boghești
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 trade5 · 27.8%
- Transport and storage5 · 27.8%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boghești?
Boghești has 1,312 residents (2026), ranking 2,872 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Boghești?
Boghești covers 50.2 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Boghești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boghești went from 1,598 to 1,312, a change of −17.9%.
Where is Boghești?
Boghești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 46.167, longitude 27.400.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boghești?
In Boghești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,098 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Boghești?
In Boghești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 35.0 m² (2025), ranking 3,021 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Boghești?
The nearest to Boghești are Podu Turcului (5.0 km), Tănăsoaia (5.6 km), Corbița (7.4 km), Glăvănești (9.4 km), Priponești (10.0 km).