Ibănești (Botoșani County): population and statistics
Ibănești has a population of 3,636 (2026) across 46.8 km², or 77.7 people per km². It ranks 1,224 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,636 residents
- 46.8 km²
- 78 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Ibănești ranks No. 41 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 1.7 m³ in Ibănești, compared with an average of 20.2 m³ in Botoșani County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.01 km in Ibănești, compared with an average of 4.53 km in Botoșani County and 4.84 km nationally.
Ibănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Ibănești in numbers
Where is Ibănești?
Population of Ibănești over time
Ibănești had 3,976 residents in 2016 and 3,636 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,786 |
| 2022 | 3,722 |
| 2023 | 3,703 |
| 2024 | 3,649 |
| 2025 | 3,653 |
| 2026 | 3,636 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,556 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pomârla, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dorohoi (27,738 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Ibănești
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 | Ibănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ibănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.01 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,607 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.03 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 546 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,951 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,004 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 536.6 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,024 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.3 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 545 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ibănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.3 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.38 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,254 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ibănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 38 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,683 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ibănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1.7 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,615 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.93 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,356 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ibănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ibănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ibănești
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 trade30 · 29.1%
- Construction12 · 11.7%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing10 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage9 · 8.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services6 · 5.8%
- Other service activities6 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 22.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 12.6%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 11.7%
- Construction of buildings11 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 10.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 6.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 5.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ibănești?
Ibănești has 3,636 residents (2026), ranking 1,224 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ibănești?
Ibănești covers 46.8 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Ibănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ibănești went from 3,976 to 3,636, a change of −8.6%.
Where is Ibănești?
Ibănești is in Botoșani County. Latitude 48.058, longitude 26.393.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ibănești?
In Ibănești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1.7 m³ (2025), ranking 2,615 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ibănești?
In Ibănești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.01 km (2025), ranking 2,607 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Ibănești?
The nearest to Ibănești are Pomârla (7.4 km), George Enescu (8.7 km), Cristinești (8.9 km), Suharău (8.9 km), Hilișeu-Horia (8.9 km).