Bivolari: population and statistics
Bivolari has a population of 3,880 (2026) across 74.0 km², or 52.5 people per km². It ranks 1,125 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,880 residents
- 74.0 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Bivolari ranks No. 62 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.6% in Bivolari, compared with an average of 1.5% in Iași County and 2.0% nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.52 ‰ in Bivolari, compared with an average of 2.21 ‰ in Iași County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Bivolari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Bivolari in numbers
Where is Bivolari?
Neighbouring localities
- Andrieșeni7.1 km · 3,764
- Roșcani7.1 km · 1,542
- Trifești11 km · 3,870
- Vlădeni12 km · 3,999
- Călărași13 km · 3,100
- Răuseni14 km · 2,364
- Șipote18 km · 4,574
- Probota18 km · 3,478
Localities of similar size
Population of Bivolari over time
Bivolari had 4,336 residents in 2016 and 3,880 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,102 |
| 2022 | 4,032 |
| 2023 | 3,978 |
| 2024 | 3,945 |
| 2025 | 3,923 |
| 2026 | 3,880 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,359 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Andrieșeni, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Popricani (8,821 residents), 30 km away.
All indicators for Bivolari
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 | Bivolari | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bivolari | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.73 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,584 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.52 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,128 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,081 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 877 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 536.3 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.0 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bivolari | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.7 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,177 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.61 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 640 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bivolari | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bivolari | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.0 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,916 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.38 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 773 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bivolari | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.03 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 481 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bivolari | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bivolari
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 trade61 · 20.7%
- Transport and storage30 · 10.2%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services30 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing24 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 7.5%
- Construction22 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 7.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 13.2%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 9.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 7.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 6.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities19 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings16 · 5.4%
- Office administration and business support activities16 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bivolari?
Bivolari has 3,880 residents (2026), ranking 1,125 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bivolari?
Bivolari covers 74.0 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Bivolari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bivolari went from 4,336 to 3,880, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Bivolari?
Bivolari is in Iași County. Latitude 47.527, longitude 27.401.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Bivolari?
In Bivolari, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 2,803 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bivolari?
In Bivolari, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.52 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,128 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Bivolari?
The nearest to Bivolari are Andrieșeni (7.1 km), Roșcani (7.1 km), Trifești (11 km), Vlădeni (12 km), Călărași (13 km).