Vulturu (Vrancea County): population and statistics
Vulturu has a population of 7,972 (2026) across 103.1 km², or 77.3 people per km². It ranks 371 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,972 residents
- 103.1 km²
- 77 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Vulturu ranks No. 7 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.3 in Vulturu, compared with an average of 3.1 per 10,000 inh. in Vrancea County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Vulturu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (92 businesses).
Vulturu in numbers
Where is Vulturu?
Population of Vulturu over time
Vulturu had 8,675 residents in 2016 and 7,972 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,396 |
| 2022 | 8,274 |
| 2023 | 8,155 |
| 2024 | 8,107 |
| 2025 | 8,059 |
| 2026 | 7,972 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,440 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Suraia, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Focșani (85,334 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Vulturu
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 | Vulturu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vulturu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.90 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,303 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.38 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,321 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,873 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 297 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 485.8 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.3 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,030 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.01 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 634 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vulturu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.2 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,767 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.01 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,651 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vulturu | 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) | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vulturu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.7 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,610 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.15 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,522 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vulturu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vulturu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vulturu
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 trade125 · 24.1%
- Construction81 · 15.6%
- Transport and storage69 · 13.3%
- Administrative and support services49 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing42 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical27 · 5.2%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 4.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)92 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)85 · 16.4%
- Specialised construction activities73 · 14.1%
- Construction of buildings63 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines58 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities41 · 7.9%
- Civil engineering33 · 6.4%
- Rental and leasing activities25 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 4.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vulturu?
Vulturu has 7,972 residents (2026), ranking 371 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vulturu?
Vulturu covers 103.1 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Vulturu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vulturu went from 8,675 to 7,972, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Vulturu?
Vulturu is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.618, longitude 27.423.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vulturu?
In Vulturu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Vulturu?
In Vulturu, “Existing dwellings” stands at 3,873 (2025), ranking 297 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Vulturu?
The nearest to Vulturu are Suraia (7.9 km), Umbrărești (9.7 km), Nănești (9.8 km), Răstoaca (10 km), Gologanu (10 km).