Negrilești (Vrancea County): population and statistics
Negrilești has a population of 1,506 (2026) across 34.0 km², or 44.3 people per km². It ranks 2,727 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,506 residents
- 34.0 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Negrilești ranks No. 68 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 38 ‰ in Negrilești, compared with an average of 131 ‰ in Vrancea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 78.4 m³ in Negrilești, compared with an average of 30.7 m³ in Vrancea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Negrilești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Negrilești in numbers
Where is Negrilești?
Population of Negrilești over time
Negrilești had 1,679 residents in 2016 and 1,506 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,616 |
| 2022 | 1,579 |
| 2023 | 1,569 |
| 2024 | 1,552 |
| 2025 | 1,536 |
| 2026 | 1,506 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,765 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bârsești, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tulnici (4,014 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Negrilești
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 | Negrilești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,982 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 320 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Negrilești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.28 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 495 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.99 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 963 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 839 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,729 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 557.1 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.7 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,145 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Negrilești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.9 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,602 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 | Negrilești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 38 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,683 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Negrilești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 78.4 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 142 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Negrilești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Negrilești
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 trade21 · 26.9%
- Construction13 · 16.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 15.4%
- Transport and storage12 · 15.4%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing3 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 23.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 19.2%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 16.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 14.1%
- Forestry and logging10 · 12.8%
- Construction of buildings10 · 12.8%
- Civil engineering8 · 10.3%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Negrilești?
Negrilești has 1,506 residents (2026), ranking 2,727 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Negrilești?
Negrilești covers 34.0 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Negrilești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Negrilești went from 1,679 to 1,506, a change of −10.3%.
Where is Negrilești?
Negrilești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.933, longitude 26.700.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Negrilești?
In Negrilești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,070 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Negrilești?
In Negrilești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 78.4 m³ (2025), ranking 142 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Negrilești?
The nearest to Negrilești are Bârsești (3.2 km), Tulnici (3.2 km), Păulești (5.7 km), Vrâncioaia (7.9 km), Soveja (8.4 km).