Popești (Vrancea County): population and statistics
Popești has a population of 2,821 (2026) across 15.6 km², or 181 people per km². It ranks 1,703 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,821 residents
- 15.6 km²
- 181 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Popești ranks No. 42 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.35 ‰ in Popești, compared with an average of 1.84 ‰ in Vrancea County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 30 ‰ in Popești, compared with an average of 167 ‰ in Vrancea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Popești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Popești in numbers
Where is Popești?
Population of Popești over time
Popești had 3,031 residents in 2016 and 2,821 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,911 |
| 2022 | 2,895 |
| 2023 | 2,882 |
| 2024 | 2,862 |
| 2025 | 2,845 |
| 2026 | 2,821 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,178 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Urechești, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumbrăveni (4,329 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Popești
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 | Popești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,089 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Popești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,293 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,325 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,830 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 469.7 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,773 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.4 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 536 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,712 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Popești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.2 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,435 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.77 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,879 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Popești | 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) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Popești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 764 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Popești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Popești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Popești
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 trade50 · 25.1%
- Transport and storage38 · 19.1%
- Administrative and support services18 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing17 · 8.5%
- Construction17 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 5.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 21.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 16.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 13.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings10 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy9 · 4.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Popești?
Popești has 2,821 residents (2026), ranking 1,703 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Popești?
Popești covers 15.6 km², with a density of 181 people per km².
Is the population of Popești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Popești went from 3,031 to 2,821, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Popești?
Popești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.592, longitude 27.077.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Popești?
In Popești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.35 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,293 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Popești?
In Popești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,934 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Popești?
The nearest to Popești are Urechești (2.9 km), Gura Caliței (4.8 km), Dumbrăveni (5.0 km), Gugești (5.2 km), Bordești (5.7 km).