Cotești: population and statistics
Cotești has a population of 4,761 (2026) across 50.7 km², or 94.0 people per km². It ranks 818 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,761 residents
- 50.7 km²
- 94 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Cotești ranks No. 18 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.2 ‰ in Cotești, compared with an average of 6.5 ‰ in Vrancea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.21 ‰ in Cotești, compared with an average of 1.55 ‰ in Vrancea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Cotești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (78 businesses).
Cotești in numbers
Where is Cotești?
Population of Cotești over time
Cotești had 4,868 residents in 2016 and 4,761 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,827 |
| 2022 | 4,775 |
| 2023 | 4,779 |
| 2024 | 4,802 |
| 2025 | 4,808 |
| 2026 | 4,761 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,097 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Poiana Cristei, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Focșani (85,334 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Cotești
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 | Cotești | 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) | 20.8 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.95 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,106 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.20 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 336 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,256 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 747 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 473.9 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,723 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.2 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 491 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.94 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 403 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.53 km | 2.29 km | 6.17 km | ranked 950 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 88 m³ | 2,158 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 886 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.0 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,234 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.52 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,240 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,551 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 271 ‰ | 376 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 549 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 841 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.2 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,449 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.53 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 958 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,629 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cotești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cotești
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 trade100 · 21.2%
- Transport and storage67 · 14.2%
- Administrative and support services51 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing41 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical37 · 7.8%
- Construction29 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 6.1%
- Real estate26 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)78 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines54 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities48 · 10.2%
- Office administration and business support activities32 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities26 · 5.5%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 5.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 3.8%
- Construction of buildings18 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cotești?
Cotești has 4,761 residents (2026), ranking 818 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cotești?
Cotești covers 50.7 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Cotești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cotești went from 4,868 to 4,761, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Cotești?
Cotești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.650, longitude 27.050.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cotești?
In Cotești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,020 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cotești?
In Cotești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.21 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,689 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Cotești?
The nearest to Cotești are Poiana Cristei (5.2 km), Cârligele (5.4 km), Urechești (6.1 km), Popești (6.8 km), Gura Caliței (7.9 km).