Ploscuțeni Facts
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population | 1,293 |
| Male Population | 671 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 622 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -54.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -45.7% |
| Median Age | 32.3 years (Male: 31.5, Female: 33) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $19,167 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.07859, 27.27032 |
| Postal Codes | 627179 |
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Ploscuțeni Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,849 | 2,774 | 2,382 | 1,664 | 1,293 | 1,264 | 1,170 |
| Population Density | 2,279.2 / km² | 2,219.2 / km² | 1,905.6 / km² | 1,331.2 / km² | 1,034.4 / km² | 1,011.2 / km² | 936 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPloscuțeni Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 45.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ploscuțeni | -54.6% | -53.4% | -45.7% |
| Vrancea County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ploscuțeni Median Age
Median Age: 32.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ploscuțeni | 32.3 yrs | 33 yrs | 31.5 yrs |
| Vrancea County | 41.2 yrs | 42.8 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ploscuțeni Population Density
Population Density: 1,034 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ploscuțeni | 1,293 | 1.25 km² | 1,034 / km² |
| Vrancea County | 299,471 | 4,856.5 km² | 61.7 / km² |
| Romania | 19.5 million | 238,387.8 km² | 81.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ploscuțeni Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Ploscuțeni Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,411 | $8,344 | $8,907 | $8,541 | $9,279 | $13,332 | $18,240 | $19,167 |
| Total GDP | $156.3M | $150.6M | $155.7M | $140.7M | $143.8M | $199.2M | $259M | $270M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Ploscuțeni CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ploscuțeni | 5,408 tn | 4.18 tn | 4,326.3 tons/km² |
| Vrancea County | 1,255,958 tn | 4.19 tn | 258.6 tons/km² |
| Romania | 86,961,323 tn | 4.46 tn | 364.8 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Ploscuțeni CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,408 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,326.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/16 | 11:59 AM | 4.1 | 44.5 km | 90,000 m | 2km SW of Matacina, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/16 | 11:06 AM | 4.3 | 35.7 km | 66,500 m | 6km W of Bolotesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/15 | 9:28 PM | 3.9 | 52 km | 121,400 m | 2km SSW of Nistoresti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/15 | 9:25 AM | 4.4 | 56.7 km | 129,699 m | 9km W of Poiana Cristei, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/15 | 10:20 PM | 4.3 | 9.2 km | 21,400 m | 4km NNW of Pufesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/15 | 11:53 PM | 4 | 24.4 km | 40,000 m | 4km NE of Tifesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/15 | 6:08 AM | 4.2 | 63.2 km | 17,800 m | 1km SSW of Bordesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/14 | 8:25 AM | 4 | 53.3 km | 120,100 m | 3km WSW of Andreiasu de Jos, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/14 | 9:04 PM | 4.6 | 20.5 km | 38,300 m | 5km WNW of Marasheshty, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/14 | 7:14 PM | 5.6 | 22.1 km | 32,000 m | 5km E of Panciu, Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ploscuțeni
Ploscuţeni (Hungarian: Ploszkucény) is a commune located in Vrancea County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Argea and Ploscuţeni. the 2011 census, of the inhabitants for whom data were available, 99.9% were Romanians. 72.3% were Roman Catho..
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