Bârnova: population and statistics
Bârnova has a population of 10,208 (2026) across 41.2 km², or 248 people per km². It ranks 253 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +62.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,208 residents
- 41.2 km²
- 248 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Bârnova ranks No. 14 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 36.64 ‰ in Bârnova, compared with an average of 3.34 ‰ in Iași County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 79.5 ‰ in Bârnova, compared with an average of 25.3 ‰ in Iași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Bârnova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (398 businesses).
Bârnova in numbers
Where is Bârnova?
Neighbouring localities
- Ciurea5.4 km · 21,654
- Tomești7.6 km · 14,925
- Mogoșești11 km · 5,110
- Schitu Duca11 km · 3,796
- Comarna11 km · 5,005
- Grajduri11 km · 6,040
- Iași12 km · 370,437
- Dobrovăț12 km · 2,152
Localities of similar size
Population of Bârnova over time
Bârnova had 6,300 residents in 2016 and 10,208 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,470 |
| 2022 | 7,766 |
| 2023 | 8,136 |
| 2024 | 8,866 |
| 2025 | 9,600 |
| 2026 | 10,208 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Iași County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Iași County for “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,769 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
All indicators for Bârnova
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 | Bârnova | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79.5 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 21 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 239 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,117 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bârnova | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.01 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 636 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.83 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 20 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,055 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 205 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 495.2 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.7 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 340 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.64 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 7 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bârnova | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.97 km | 3.45 km | 6.17 km | ranked 148 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 385 m³ | 7,241 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 275 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bârnova | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.9 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 92 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.78 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 179 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bârnova | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bârnova | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 576 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 756 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,049 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bârnova | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45.9 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 494 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.44 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 759 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bârnova | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bârnova | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,062 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bârnova
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 trade522 · 18.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical331 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services303 · 11.0%
- Construction249 · 9.0%
- Transport and storage231 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing182 · 6.6%
- Information and communication176 · 6.4%
- Real estate167 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)398 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)325 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities227 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings179 · 6.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines178 · 6.4%
- Real estate activities167 · 6.0%
- Office administration and business support activities163 · 5.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities161 · 5.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy160 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities147 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bârnova?
Bârnova has 10,208 residents (2026), ranking 253 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bârnova?
Bârnova covers 41.2 km², with a density of 248 people per km².
Is the population of Bârnova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bârnova went from 6,300 to 10,208, a change of +62.0%.
Where is Bârnova?
Bârnova is in Iași County. Latitude 47.064, longitude 27.640.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârnova?
In Bârnova, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36.64 ‰ (2025), ranking 7 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârnova?
In Bârnova, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 79.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 21 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Bârnova?
The nearest to Bârnova are Ciurea (5.4 km), Tomești (7.6 km), Mogoșești (11 km), Schitu Duca (11 km), Comarna (11 km).