Jariștea: population and statistics
Jariștea has a population of 3,993 (2026) across 38.9 km², or 103 people per km². It ranks 1,089 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,993 residents
- 38.9 km²
- 103 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Jariștea ranks No. 28 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Jariștea, compared with an average of 1.55 ‰ in Vrancea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.7% in Jariștea, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vrancea County and 2.0% nationally.
Jariștea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Jariștea in numbers
Where is Jariștea?
Population of Jariștea over time
Jariștea had 4,236 residents in 2016 and 3,993 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,167 |
| 2022 | 4,166 |
| 2023 | 4,120 |
| 2024 | 4,087 |
| 2025 | 4,041 |
| 2026 | 3,993 |
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All indicators for Jariștea
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 | Jariștea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 677 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jariștea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.51 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,635 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.75 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,901 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,840 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,105 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 460.8 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.1 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 639 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jariștea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.8 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.00 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jariștea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Jariștea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.6 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,109 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Jariștea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Jariștea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Jariștea
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 trade50 · 22.5%
- Transport and storage29 · 13.1%
- Construction27 · 12.2%
- Manufacturing25 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services20 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 5.9%
- Real estate7 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 16.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings17 · 7.7%
- Office administration and business support activities17 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 5.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy10 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of beverages8 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jariștea?
Jariștea has 3,993 residents (2026), ranking 1,089 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jariștea?
Jariștea covers 38.9 km², with a density of 103 people per km².
Is the population of Jariștea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jariștea went from 4,236 to 3,993, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Jariștea?
Jariștea is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.783, longitude 27.067.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jariștea?
In Jariștea, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,599 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Jariștea?
In Jariștea, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.7% (2026), ranking 2,728 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Jariștea?
The nearest to Jariștea are Broșteni (4.5 km), Odobești (5.3 km), Bolotești (5.6 km), Vârteșcoiu (5.7 km), Țifești (7.9 km).