Măicănești: population and statistics
Măicănești has a population of 4,001 (2026) across 156.1 km², or 25.6 people per km². It ranks 1,084 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,001 residents
- 156.1 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Măicănești ranks No. 26 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.2 ‰ in Măicănești, compared with an average of 11.5 ‰ in Vrancea County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Măicănești, compared with an average of 1.55 ‰ in Vrancea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Măicănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Măicănești in numbers
Where is Măicănești?
Population of Măicănești over time
Măicănești had 4,702 residents in 2016 and 4,001 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,400 |
| 2022 | 4,292 |
| 2023 | 4,200 |
| 2024 | 4,113 |
| 2025 | 4,063 |
| 2026 | 4,001 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,863 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Nănești, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vulturu (7,972 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Măicănești
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 | Măicănești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 807 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 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) | 24.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 102 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Măicănești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.47 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,643 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,147 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,081 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 877 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 520.1 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,192 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.9 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,618 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Măicănești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.0 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,062 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 | Măicănești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Măicănești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.2 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,785 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.22 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,507 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Măicănești | 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 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Măicănești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 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: Măicănești
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 trade53 · 27.5%
- Transport and storage26 · 13.5%
- Construction21 · 10.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.8%
- Other service activities6 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 20.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 17.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 10.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings13 · 6.7%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Măicănești?
Măicănești has 4,001 residents (2026), ranking 1,084 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Măicănești?
Măicănești covers 156.1 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Măicănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Măicănești went from 4,702 to 4,001, a change of −14.9%.
Where is Măicănești?
Măicănești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.483, longitude 27.480.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măicănești?
In Măicănești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măicănești?
In Măicănești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,599 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Măicănești?
The nearest to Măicănești are Nănești (7.5 km), Nămoloasa (11 km), Fundeni (12 km), Tătăranu (13 km), Salcia Tudor (13 km).