Ruginești: population and statistics
Ruginești has a population of 4,001 (2026) across 83.7 km², or 47.8 people per km². It ranks 1,084 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,001 residents
- 83.7 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Ruginești ranks No. 27 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 33 ‰ in Ruginești, compared with an average of 167 ‰ in Vrancea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Ruginești, compared with an average of 0.51 ‰ in Vrancea County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Ruginești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (47 businesses).
Ruginești in numbers
Where is Ruginești?
Population of Ruginești over time
Ruginești had 4,299 residents in 2016 and 4,001 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,126 |
| 2022 | 4,072 |
| 2023 | 4,068 |
| 2024 | 4,037 |
| 2025 | 4,022 |
| 2026 | 4,001 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,720 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Păunești (6,120 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Ruginești
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 | Ruginești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ruginești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.72 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 795 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.25 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,420 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,876 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,079 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 468.9 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,779 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.8 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,399 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.50 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 497 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ruginești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.0 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,882 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.25 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,358 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ruginești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,845 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ruginești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.2 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,785 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.25 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 797 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ruginești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ruginești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ruginești
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 trade59 · 23.9%
- Construction42 · 17.0%
- Transport and storage35 · 14.2%
- Manufacturing28 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services21 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 2.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 19.0%
- Specialised construction activities39 · 15.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 12.6%
- Construction of buildings25 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 6.9%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ruginești?
Ruginești has 4,001 residents (2026), ranking 1,084 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ruginești?
Ruginești covers 83.7 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Ruginești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ruginești went from 4,299 to 4,001, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Ruginești?
Ruginești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 46.067, longitude 27.133.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ruginești?
In Ruginești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,845 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ruginești?
In Ruginești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 1,850 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Ruginești?
The nearest to Ruginești are Păunești (3.9 km), Adjud (5.2 km), Urechești (8.3 km), Pufești (9.0 km), Ploscuțeni (10 km).