Ploscuțeni: population and statistics
Ploscuțeni has a population of 3,046 (2026) across 24.7 km², or 123 people per km². It ranks 1,551 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,046 residents
- 24.7 km²
- 123 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Ploscuțeni ranks No. 38 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 354.9 ‰ in Ploscuțeni, compared with an average of 450.3 ‰ in Vrancea County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.9 ‰ in Ploscuțeni, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Vrancea County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Ploscuțeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (23 businesses).
Ploscuțeni in numbers
Where is Ploscuțeni?
Population of Ploscuțeni over time
Ploscuțeni had 3,214 residents in 2016 and 3,046 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,151 |
| 2022 | 3,113 |
| 2023 | 3,076 |
| 2024 | 3,063 |
| 2025 | 3,075 |
| 2026 | 3,046 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,459 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Homocea (7,881 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Ploscuțeni
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 | Ploscuțeni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,948 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ploscuțeni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,081 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,293 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 354.9 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,991 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.9 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ploscuțeni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.4 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.31 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,316 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ploscuțeni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 30 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Ploscuțeni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ploscuțeni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ploscuțeni
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 trade34 · 26.4%
- Construction25 · 19.4%
- Transport and storage19 · 14.7%
- Administrative and support services11 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 4.7%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.7%
- Other service activities5 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities23 · 17.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 13.2%
- Construction of buildings16 · 12.4%
- Civil engineering12 · 9.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 3.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ploscuțeni?
Ploscuțeni has 3,046 residents (2026), ranking 1,551 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ploscuțeni?
Ploscuțeni covers 24.7 km², with a density of 123 people per km².
Is the population of Ploscuțeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ploscuțeni went from 3,214 to 3,046, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Ploscuțeni?
Ploscuțeni is in Vrancea County. Latitude 46.083, longitude 27.267.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ploscuțeni?
In Ploscuțeni, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 354.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,991 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ploscuțeni?
In Ploscuțeni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,948 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Ploscuțeni?
The nearest to Ploscuțeni are Homocea (6.1 km), Adjud (7.0 km), Corbița (7.1 km), Brăhășești (7.4 km), Buciumeni (9.4 km).