Nănești: population and statistics
Nănești has a population of 2,009 (2026) across 47.8 km², or 42.0 people per km². It ranks 2,327 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,009 residents
- 47.8 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Nănești ranks No. 53 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 35.6 m² in Nănești, compared with an average of 52.7 m² in Vrancea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.9 ‰ in Nănești, compared with an average of 19.4 ‰ in Vrancea County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Nănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Nănești in numbers
Where is Nănești?
Population of Nănești over time
Nănești had 2,425 residents in 2016 and 2,009 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,194 |
| 2022 | 2,111 |
| 2023 | 2,081 |
| 2024 | 2,056 |
| 2025 | 2,036 |
| 2026 | 2,009 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,696 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fundeni (3,536 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Nănești
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 | Nănești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 848 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.9 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 208 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) | 13.4 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,460 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nănești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.15 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 739 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,133 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,202 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 564.0 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 818 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.6 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,000 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nănești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.4 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.99 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,669 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nănești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 864 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nănești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.4 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,778 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.64 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,409 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Nănești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Nănești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nănești
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 trade25 · 22.7%
- Transport and storage22 · 20.0%
- Manufacturing13 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services11 · 10.0%
- Construction10 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 18.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 18.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 15.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings8 · 7.3%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 6.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 4.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nănești?
Nănești has 2,009 residents (2026), ranking 2,327 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nănești?
Nănești covers 47.8 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Nănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nănești went from 2,425 to 2,009, a change of −17.2%.
Where is Nănești?
Nănești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.549, longitude 27.500.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Nănești?
In Nănești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 35.6 m² (2025), ranking 3,000 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nănești?
In Nănești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 208 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Nănești?
The nearest to Nănești are Fundeni (5.4 km), Măicănești (7.5 km), Nămoloasa (8.6 km), Vulturu (9.8 km), Liești (12 km).