Belcești: population and statistics
Belcești has a population of 10,323 (2026) across 103.5 km², or 99.7 people per km². It ranks 246 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,323 residents
- 103.5 km²
- 100 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Belcești ranks No. 13 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 77.2 m² in Belcești, compared with an average of 48.4 m² in Iași County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.9 ‰ in Belcești, compared with an average of 25.3 ‰ in Iași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Belcești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (81 businesses).
Belcești in numbers
Where is Belcești?
Neighbouring localities
- Focuri7.1 km · 3,795
- Coarnele Caprei7.8 km · 2,794
- Balș9.3 km · 3,574
- Cotnari10 km · 7,082
- Bălțați11 km · 5,504
- Ceplenița11 km · 4,513
- Erbiceni12 km · 5,679
- Fântânele13 km · 2,042
Localities of similar size
Population of Belcești over time
Belcești had 11,524 residents in 2016 and 10,323 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,965 |
| 2022 | 10,830 |
| 2023 | 10,686 |
| 2024 | 10,602 |
| 2025 | 10,452 |
| 2026 | 10,323 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,500 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Focuri, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hârlău (16,230 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Belcești
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 | Belcești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,948 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 961 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) | 12.1 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Belcești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.57 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,128 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.62 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 680 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,181 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 146 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 695.6 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 275 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 77.2 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 57 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.16 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,033 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Belcești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.3 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.97 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Belcești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Belcești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.9 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,182 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.24 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,276 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Belcești | 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) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Belcești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 155 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 301 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Belcești
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 trade97 · 22.2%
- Transport and storage50 · 11.4%
- Construction45 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services40 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services33 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing27 · 6.2%
- Other service activities25 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)81 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities41 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings36 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering22 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Belcești?
Belcești has 10,323 residents (2026), ranking 246 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Belcești?
Belcești covers 103.5 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Belcești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Belcești went from 11,524 to 10,323, a change of −10.4%.
Where is Belcești?
Belcești is in Iași County. Latitude 47.319, longitude 27.100.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Belcești?
In Belcești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 77.2 m² (2025), ranking 57 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Belcești?
In Belcești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,948 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Belcești?
The nearest to Belcești are Focuri (7.1 km), Coarnele Caprei (7.8 km), Balș (9.3 km), Cotnari (10 km), Bălțați (11 km).