Balș (Iași County): population and statistics
Balș has a population of 3,574 (2026) across 31.6 km², or 113 people per km². It ranks 1,254 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,574 residents
- 31.6 km²
- 113 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Balș ranks No. 69 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 34.0 m² in Balș, compared with an average of 48.4 m² in Iași County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.5 ‰ in Balș, compared with an average of 46.5 ‰ in Iași County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Balș: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Balș in numbers
Where is Balș?
Neighbouring localities
- Cucuteni5.4 km · 1,327
- Costești6.6 km · 1,754
- Târgu Frumos6.9 km · 13,463
- Cotnari8.2 km · 7,082
- Belcești9.3 km · 10,323
- Ion Neculce9.8 km · 5,792
- Ruginoasa12 km · 6,024
- Ceplenița13 km · 4,513
Localities of similar size
Population of Balș over time
Balș had 3,653 residents in 2016 and 3,574 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,629 |
| 2022 | 3,614 |
| 2023 | 3,605 |
| 2024 | 3,596 |
| 2025 | 3,580 |
| 2026 | 3,574 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,431 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cucuteni, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Frumos (13,463 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Balș
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 | Balș | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 513 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Balș | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.70 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,148 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.24 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 844 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,641 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,344 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 459.1 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,907 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.0 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,052 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Balș | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.03 km | 3.45 km | 6.17 km | ranked 315 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 72 m³ | 7,241 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 909 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Balș | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.5 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,832 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.84 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,684 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Balș | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Balș | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.5 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,886 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Balș | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Balș | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Balș
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 trade33 · 18.4%
- Transport and storage27 · 15.1%
- Construction21 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing15 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services15 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 7.8%
- Real estate11 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 14.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 14.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 13.4%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 11.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 11.2%
- Construction of buildings19 · 10.6%
- Civil engineering17 · 9.5%
- Real estate activities11 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 5.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities9 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balș?
Balș has 3,574 residents (2026), ranking 1,254 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Balș?
Balș covers 31.6 km², with a density of 113 people per km².
Is the population of Balș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Balș went from 3,653 to 3,574, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Balș?
Balș is in Iași County. Latitude 47.271, longitude 27.000.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Balș?
In Balș, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 34.0 m² (2025), ranking 3,052 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balș?
In Balș, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,832 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Balș?
The nearest to Balș are Cucuteni (5.4 km), Costești (6.6 km), Târgu Frumos (6.9 km), Cotnari (8.2 km), Belcești (9.3 km).