Ianca (Brăila County): population and statistics
Ianca has a population of 10,053 (2026) across 185.9 km², or 54.1 people per km². It ranks 262 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,053 residents
- 185.9 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Ianca ranks No. 2 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 148 ‰ in Ianca, compared with an average of 128 ‰ in Brăila County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Ianca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (127 businesses).
Ianca in numbers
Where is Ianca?
Population of Ianca over time
Ianca had 11,092 residents in 2016 and 10,053 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,527 |
| 2022 | 10,425 |
| 2023 | 10,306 |
| 2024 | 10,268 |
| 2025 | 10,150 |
| 2026 | 10,053 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,035 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mircea Vodă, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brăila (180,124 residents), 41 km away.
All indicators for Ianca
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 | Ianca | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ianca | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.47 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,643 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,147 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,606 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 230 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 458.2 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,920 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.2 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,615 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.09 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 607 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ianca | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.06 km | 2.46 km | 6.17 km | ranked 733 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 204 m³ | 2,621 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 641 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ianca | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.6 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.29 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ianca | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 795 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ianca | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 911 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ianca | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.3 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 388 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.12 km | 2.25 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,301 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ianca | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ianca | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 148 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ianca
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 trade171 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage83 · 12.1%
- Accommodation and food services63 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing55 · 8.0%
- Construction51 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services45 · 6.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing39 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical36 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)127 · 18.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)80 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines65 · 9.5%
- Food and beverage service activities60 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities43 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities38 · 5.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services37 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities32 · 4.7%
- Construction of buildings28 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities24 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ianca?
Ianca has 10,053 residents (2026), ranking 262 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ianca?
Ianca covers 185.9 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Ianca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ianca went from 11,092 to 10,053, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Ianca?
Ianca is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.135, longitude 27.475.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ianca?
In Ianca, “Existing dwellings” stands at 4,606 (2025), ranking 230 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ianca?
In Ianca, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 148 ‰ (2025), ranking 359 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Ianca?
The nearest to Ianca are Mircea Vodă (8.7 km), Bordei Verde (9.2 km), Șuțești (11 km), Surdila-Găiseanca (13 km), Movila Miresii (13 km).