Bălțați: population and statistics
Bălțați has a population of 5,504 (2026) across 46.2 km², or 119 people per km². It ranks 641 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,504 residents
- 46.2 km²
- 119 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Bălțați ranks No. 35 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.18 ‰ in Bălțați, compared with an average of 5.12 ‰ in Iași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.02 km in Bălțați, compared with an average of 2.19 km in Iași County and 3.05 km nationally.
Bălțați: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Bălțați in numbers
Where is Bălțați?
Neighbouring localities
- Lungani4.5 km · 6,723
- Erbiceni7.6 km · 5,679
- Podu Iloaiei8.0 km · 11,971
- Brăești11 km · 3,073
- Belcești11 km · 10,323
- Focuri11 km · 3,795
- Târgu Frumos11 km · 13,463
- Ion Neculce12 km · 5,792
Localities of similar size
Population of Bălțați over time
Bălțați had 5,625 residents in 2016 and 5,504 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,588 |
| 2022 | 5,555 |
| 2023 | 5,559 |
| 2024 | 5,550 |
| 2025 | 5,516 |
| 2026 | 5,504 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,475 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Lungani, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Podu Iloaiei (11,971 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Bălțați
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 | Bălțați | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălțați | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.83 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,080 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.64 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,159 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,251 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 752 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 409.0 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,572 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.5 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 610 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.55 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bălțați | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.34 km | 3.45 km | 6.17 km | ranked 375 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 239 m³ | 7,241 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 564 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălțați | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.9 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,158 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.00 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălțați | 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) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bălțați | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.6 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,087 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.02 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,544 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bălțați | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,743 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,696 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălțați | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălțați
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 trade69 · 19.2%
- Transport and storage56 · 15.6%
- Administrative and support services37 · 10.3%
- Construction36 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing34 · 9.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 5.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities34 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities34 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings23 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 5.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 4.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles16 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălțați?
Bălțați has 5,504 residents (2026), ranking 641 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălțați?
Bălțați covers 46.2 km², with a density of 119 people per km².
Is the population of Bălțați growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălțați went from 5,625 to 5,504, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Bălțați?
Bălțați is in Iași County. Latitude 47.230, longitude 27.162.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălțați?
In Bălțați, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.18 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,743 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălțați?
In Bălțați, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.02 km (2025), ranking 1,544 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Bălțați?
The nearest to Bălțați are Lungani (4.5 km), Erbiceni (7.6 km), Podu Iloaiei (8.0 km), Brăești (11 km), Belcești (11 km).