Pufești: population and statistics
Pufești has a population of 4,133 (2026) across 48.5 km², or 85.1 people per km². It ranks 1,026 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,133 residents
- 48.5 km²
- 85 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Pufești ranks No. 23 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.6% in Pufești, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vrancea County and 2.0% nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.9 ‰ in Pufești, compared with an average of 11.9 ‰ in Vrancea County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Pufești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (61 businesses).
Pufești in numbers
Where is Pufești?
Population of Pufești over time
Pufești had 4,315 residents in 2016 and 4,133 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,197 |
| 2022 | 4,180 |
| 2023 | 4,132 |
| 2024 | 4,114 |
| 2025 | 4,129 |
| 2026 | 4,133 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,800 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Poiana, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Adjud (19,003 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Pufești
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 | Pufești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,304 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,336 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pufești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.87 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 380 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,675 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,293 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 405.3 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pufești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.2 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,951 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.18 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,510 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pufești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pufești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Pufești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Pufești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pufești
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 trade74 · 26.7%
- Manufacturing42 · 15.2%
- Transport and storage35 · 12.6%
- Construction30 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services20 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 4.7%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 22.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 10.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 8.7%
- Manufacture of furniture20 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 4.3%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods10 · 3.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pufești?
Pufești has 4,133 residents (2026), ranking 1,026 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pufești?
Pufești covers 48.5 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Pufești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pufești went from 4,315 to 4,133, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Pufești?
Pufești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 46.000, longitude 27.200.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Pufești?
In Pufești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 2,803 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pufești?
In Pufești, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,225 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Pufești?
The nearest to Pufești are Poiana (4.5 km), Păunești (7.4 km), Ruginești (9.0 km), Movilița (9.5 km), Buciumeni (9.6 km).