Păulești (Vrancea County): population and statistics
Păulești has a population of 1,751 (2026) across 168.5 km², or 10.4 people per km². It ranks 2,552 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,751 residents
- 168.5 km²
- 10 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Păulești ranks No. 64 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Păulești, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vrancea County and 2.0% nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.9 ‰ in Păulești, compared with an average of 6.5 ‰ in Vrancea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Păulești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (16 businesses).
Păulești in numbers
Where is Păulești?
Population of Păulești over time
Păulești had 1,974 residents in 2016 and 1,751 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,837 |
| 2022 | 1,812 |
| 2023 | 1,806 |
| 2024 | 1,808 |
| 2025 | 1,779 |
| 2026 | 1,751 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,598 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vrâncioaia, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tulnici (4,014 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Păulești
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 | Păulești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,055 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Păulești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.17 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,242 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 883 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,660 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 504.3 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,364 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.1 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Păulești | 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) | 0.57 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Păulești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Păulești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 52.0 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 375 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Păulești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Păulești
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
- Transport and storage19 · 25.7%
- Construction16 · 21.6%
- Wholesale and retail trade14 · 18.9%
- Manufacturing7 · 9.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 5.4%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 21.6%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 20.3%
- Construction of buildings12 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.2%
- Civil engineering8 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 9.5%
- Forestry and logging5 · 6.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Păulești?
Păulești has 1,751 residents (2026), ranking 2,552 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Păulești?
Păulești covers 168.5 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Păulești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Păulești went from 1,974 to 1,751, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Păulești?
Păulești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.883, longitude 26.683.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Păulești?
In Păulești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păulești?
In Păulești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,055 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Păulești?
The nearest to Păulești are Vrâncioaia (3.8 km), Tulnici (3.9 km), Bârsești (5.4 km), Negrilești (5.7 km), Nistorești (6.8 km).