Urechești (Vrancea County): population and statistics
Urechești has a population of 2,543 (2026) across 33.0 km², or 77.2 people per km². It ranks 1,890 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,543 residents
- 33.0 km²
- 77 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Urechești ranks No. 44 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 71.3 m² in Urechești, compared with an average of 52.7 m² in Vrancea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.8% in Urechești, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vrancea County and 2.0% nationally.
Urechești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (61 businesses).
Urechești in numbers
Where is Urechești?
Population of Urechești over time
Urechești had 2,748 residents in 2016 and 2,543 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,697 |
| 2022 | 2,639 |
| 2023 | 2,597 |
| 2024 | 2,567 |
| 2025 | 2,570 |
| 2026 | 2,543 |
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All indicators for Urechești
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 | Urechești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Urechești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.83 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,329 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.57 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,434 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,641 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 563.9 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 820 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 71.3 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 134 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,293 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Urechești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.0 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 631 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.93 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 522 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Urechești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Urechești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 138 ‰ | 376 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 725 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,005 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Urechești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.9 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,138 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Urechești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Urechești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Urechești
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 trade72 · 25.9%
- Transport and storage40 · 14.4%
- Manufacturing26 · 9.4%
- Construction25 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services23 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 5.4%
- Other service activities13 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 21.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 16.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities10 · 3.6%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing8 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Urechești?
Urechești has 2,543 residents (2026), ranking 1,890 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Urechești?
Urechești covers 33.0 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Urechești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Urechești went from 2,748 to 2,543, a change of −7.5%.
Where is Urechești?
Urechești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.610, longitude 27.104.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Urechești?
In Urechești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 71.3 m² (2025), ranking 134 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Urechești?
In Urechești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.8% (2026), ranking 2,620 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Urechești?
The nearest to Urechești are Popești (2.9 km), Gugești (5.4 km), Cotești (6.1 km), Dumbrăveni (6.7 km), Golești (7.3 km).