Ceplenița: population and statistics
Ceplenița has a population of 4,513 (2026) across 45.3 km², or 99.6 people per km². It ranks 890 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,513 residents
- 45.3 km²
- 100 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Ceplenița ranks No. 51 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 76.2 ‰ in Ceplenița, compared with an average of 25.3 ‰ in Iași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.6 ‰ in Ceplenița, compared with an average of 46.5 ‰ in Iași County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Ceplenița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Ceplenița in numbers
Where is Ceplenița?
Neighbouring localities
- Scobinți2.8 km · 7,652
- Cotnari5.0 km · 7,082
- Hârlău7.5 km · 16,230
- Coarnele Caprei9.9 km · 2,794
- Belcești11 km · 10,323
- Todirești12 km · 5,042
- Balș13 km · 3,574
- Prăjeni13 km · 3,202
Localities of similar size
Population of Ceplenița over time
Ceplenița had 4,433 residents in 2016 and 4,513 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,221 |
| 2022 | 4,176 |
| 2023 | 4,120 |
| 2024 | 4,080 |
| 2025 | 4,267 |
| 2026 | 4,513 |
Did you know?
- “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”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,346 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Scobinți (7,652 residents), 2.8 km away.
All indicators for Ceplenița
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 | Ceplenița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76.2 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 23 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 531 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ceplenița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.34 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,179 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.33 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,709 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,248 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 378.7 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,856 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.7 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,998 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ceplenița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.02 km | 3.45 km | 6.17 km | ranked 242 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38 m³ | 7,241 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 950 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ceplenița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.6 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,016 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.55 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,101 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ceplenița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ceplenița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.1 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,409 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.77 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,141 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ceplenița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ceplenița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ceplenița
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 trade29 · 25.2%
- Construction19 · 16.5%
- Transport and storage16 · 13.9%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services9 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.3%
- Other service activities5 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 21.7%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 16.5%
- Construction of buildings15 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 11.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 9.6%
- Civil engineering10 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 6.1%
- Other personal service activities5 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ceplenița?
Ceplenița has 4,513 residents (2026), ranking 890 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ceplenița?
Ceplenița covers 45.3 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Ceplenița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ceplenița went from 4,433 to 4,513, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Ceplenița?
Ceplenița is in Iași County. Latitude 47.385, longitude 26.988.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ceplenița?
In Ceplenița, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 76.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 23 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ceplenița?
In Ceplenița, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,016 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Ceplenița?
The nearest to Ceplenița are Scobinți (2.8 km), Cotnari (5.0 km), Hârlău (7.5 km), Coarnele Caprei (9.9 km), Belcești (11 km).