Odobești (Vrancea County): population and statistics
Odobești has a population of 9,448 (2026) across 53.1 km², or 178 people per km². It ranks 290 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,448 residents
- 53.1 km²
- 178 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Odobești ranks No. 5 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 79.3 m³ in Odobești, compared with an average of 30.7 m³ in Vrancea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.4% in Odobești, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vrancea County and 2.0% nationally.
Odobești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (218 businesses).
Odobești in numbers
Where is Odobești?
Population of Odobești over time
Odobești had 9,658 residents in 2016 and 9,448 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,586 |
| 2022 | 9,627 |
| 2023 | 9,570 |
| 2024 | 9,551 |
| 2025 | 9,468 |
| 2026 | 9,448 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,443 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vârteșcoiu, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Focșani (85,334 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Odobești
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 | Odobești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 453 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Odobești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.24 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,466 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.54 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 713 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,811 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 304 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 403.4 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,638 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.7 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,411 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.49 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 312 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Odobești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.79 km | 2.29 km | 6.17 km | ranked 650 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 236 m³ | 2,158 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 568 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Odobești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.7 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 436 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.81 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 561 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Odobești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 200 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Odobești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 135 ‰ | 376 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 729 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,154 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Odobești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 79.3 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 137 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.36 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 594 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Odobești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,629 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Odobești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 168 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 234 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Odobești
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 trade285 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage164 · 12.4%
- Construction135 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing134 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services134 · 10.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical91 · 6.9%
- Other service activities75 · 5.7%
- Real estate58 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)218 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)191 · 14.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines133 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities126 · 9.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities107 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings94 · 7.1%
- Office administration and business support activities61 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities58 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities54 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering49 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Odobești?
Odobești has 9,448 residents (2026), ranking 290 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Odobești?
Odobești covers 53.1 km², with a density of 178 people per km².
Is the population of Odobești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Odobești went from 9,658 to 9,448, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Odobești?
Odobești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.750, longitude 27.116.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Odobești?
In Odobești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 79.3 m³ (2025), ranking 137 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Odobești?
In Odobești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.4% (2026), ranking 2,971 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Odobești?
The nearest to Odobești are Vârteșcoiu (3.1 km), Jariștea (5.3 km), Câmpineanca (5.7 km), Broșteni (6.4 km), Focșani (7.5 km).