Bolotești: population and statistics
Bolotești has a population of 4,574 (2026) across 96.1 km², or 47.6 people per km². It ranks 874 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,574 residents
- 96.1 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Bolotești ranks No. 20 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 77.9 m² in Bolotești, compared with an average of 52.7 m² in Vrancea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Bolotești, compared with an average of 1.55 ‰ in Vrancea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Bolotești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (59 businesses).
Bolotești in numbers
Where is Bolotești?
Population of Bolotești over time
Bolotești had 4,839 residents in 2016 and 4,574 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,669 |
| 2022 | 4,634 |
| 2023 | 4,607 |
| 2024 | 4,592 |
| 2025 | 4,593 |
| 2026 | 4,574 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,454 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Țifești, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Panciu (8,485 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Bolotești
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 | Bolotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bolotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.25 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,034 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.97 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 974 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,297 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 718 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 502.2 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,388 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 77.9 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 49 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.62 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 464 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bolotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.8 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.62 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,164 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bolotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bolotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 160 ‰ | 376 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 685 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bolotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.9 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 949 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bolotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,937 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bolotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bolotești
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 trade76 · 25.2%
- Transport and storage47 · 15.6%
- Construction41 · 13.6%
- Manufacturing33 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services31 · 10.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 5.0%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 4.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)59 · 19.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 17.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines41 · 13.6%
- Specialised construction activities39 · 12.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 11.6%
- Construction of buildings30 · 9.9%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 5.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 4.3%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bolotești?
Bolotești has 4,574 residents (2026), ranking 874 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bolotești?
Bolotești covers 96.1 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Bolotești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bolotești went from 4,839 to 4,574, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Bolotești?
Bolotești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.833, longitude 27.067.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Bolotești?
In Bolotești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 77.9 m² (2025), ranking 49 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bolotești?
In Bolotești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,669 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Bolotești?
The nearest to Bolotești are Țifești (3.2 km), Jariștea (5.6 km), Panciu (8.7 km), Broșteni (9.6 km), Odobești (10 km).