Ciortești: population and statistics
Ciortești has a population of 3,907 (2026) across 67.2 km², or 58.1 people per km². It ranks 1,115 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,907 residents
- 67.2 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Ciortești ranks No. 61 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 114.2 ‰ in Ciortești, compared with an average of 25.3 ‰ in Iași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 4.1 m³ in Ciortești, compared with an average of 30.8 m³ in Iași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Ciortești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Ciortești in numbers
Where is Ciortești?
Neighbouring localities
- Dolhești6.4 km · 2,815
- Moșna8.8 km · 5,001
- Codăești8.9 km · 3,999
- Miclești8.9 km · 2,586
- Răducăneni9.6 km · 9,559
- Costuleni10 km · 7,550
- Bunești-Averești12 km · 2,137
- Cozmești12 km · 6,068
Localities of similar size
Population of Ciortești over time
Ciortești had 4,275 residents in 2016 and 3,907 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,828 |
| 2022 | 3,724 |
| 2023 | 3,645 |
| 2024 | 3,602 |
| 2025 | 3,545 |
| 2026 | 3,907 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,412 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dolhești, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Răducăneni (9,559 residents), 9.6 km away.
All indicators for Ciortești
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 | Ciortești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114.2 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 7 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 728 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciortești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.71 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,585 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.28 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,803 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,140 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461.5 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,874 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.1 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,967 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.26 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,805 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciortești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.8 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,871 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.02 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciortești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ciortești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 4.1 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,571 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciortești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciortești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 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: Ciortești
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 trade33 · 26.6%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 13.7%
- Transport and storage16 · 12.9%
- Construction14 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 4.8%
- Real estate6 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 22.6%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 12.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings8 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 6.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities6 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciortești?
Ciortești has 3,907 residents (2026), ranking 1,115 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciortești?
Ciortești covers 67.2 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Ciortești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciortești went from 4,275 to 3,907, a change of −8.6%.
Where is Ciortești?
Ciortești is in Iași County. Latitude 46.904, longitude 27.848.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciortești?
In Ciortești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 114.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 7 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ciortești?
In Ciortești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 4.1 m³ (2025), ranking 2,571 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Ciortești?
The nearest to Ciortești are Dolhești (6.4 km), Moșna (8.8 km), Codăești (8.9 km), Miclești (8.9 km), Răducăneni (9.6 km).