Nistorești: population and statistics
Nistorești has a population of 1,896 (2026) across 250.8 km², or 7.6 people per km². It ranks 2,417 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,896 residents
- 250.8 km²
- 8 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Nistorești ranks No. 56 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.53 ‰ in Nistorești, compared with an average of 2.31 ‰ in Vrancea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.8 m² in Nistorești, compared with an average of 52.7 m² in Vrancea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Nistorești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Nistorești in numbers
Where is Nistorești?
Population of Nistorești over time
Nistorești had 2,279 residents in 2016 and 1,896 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,077 |
| 2022 | 2,044 |
| 2023 | 1,975 |
| 2024 | 1,949 |
| 2025 | 1,916 |
| 2026 | 1,896 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 35,120 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vrâncioaia, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tulnici (4,014 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Nistorești
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 | Nistorești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nistorești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,033 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,376 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 544.8 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.8 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,871 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nistorești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.0 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,610 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.53 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,897 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nistorești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Nistorești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Nistorești | 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) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nistorești
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 trade38 · 25.9%
- Transport and storage31 · 21.1%
- Construction24 · 16.3%
- Manufacturing19 · 12.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 8.2%
- Mining and quarrying4 · 2.7%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 2.7%
- Real estate3 · 2.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 21.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 17.0%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 14.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 14.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)16 · 10.9%
- Construction of buildings16 · 10.9%
- Civil engineering15 · 10.2%
- Forestry and logging11 · 7.5%
- Other mining and quarrying4 · 2.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nistorești?
Nistorești has 1,896 residents (2026), ranking 2,417 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nistorești?
Nistorești covers 250.8 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Nistorești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nistorești went from 2,279 to 1,896, a change of −16.8%.
Where is Nistorești?
Nistorești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.826, longitude 26.715.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nistorești?
In Nistorești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.53 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,897 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Nistorești?
In Nistorești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.8 m² (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Nistorești?
The nearest to Nistorești are Vrâncioaia (4.3 km), Paltin (4.9 km), Năruja (5.4 km), Păulești (6.8 km), Valea Sării (8.3 km).