Costuleni: population and statistics
Costuleni has a population of 7,550 (2026) across 69.9 km², or 108 people per km². It ranks 395 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +35.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,550 residents
- 69.9 km²
- 108 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Costuleni ranks No. 24 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 55.1 ‰ in Costuleni, compared with an average of 30.9 ‰ in Iași County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.3 in Costuleni, compared with an average of 2.7 per 10,000 inh. in Iași County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Costuleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Costuleni in numbers
Where is Costuleni?
Neighbouring localities
- Răducăneni7.4 km · 9,559
- Prisăcani7.7 km · 8,601
- Schitu Duca8.0 km · 3,796
- Comarna10 km · 5,005
- Ciortești10 km · 3,907
- Moșna12 km · 5,001
- Dobrovăț12 km · 2,152
- Grozești14 km · 2,369
Localities of similar size
Population of Costuleni over time
Costuleni had 5,570 residents in 2016 and 7,550 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,790 |
| 2022 | 7,152 |
| 2023 | 7,292 |
| 2024 | 7,407 |
| 2025 | 7,395 |
| 2026 | 7,550 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,791 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Răducăneni, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tomești (14,925 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Costuleni
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 | Costuleni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70.5 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 32 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55.1 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 8 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 348 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Costuleni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,573 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,012 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 446 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 398.9 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,677 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.1 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 369 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.99 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 652 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Costuleni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.2 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,026 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.32 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Costuleni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Costuleni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Costuleni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,976 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Costuleni
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 trade54 · 23.6%
- Transport and storage35 · 15.3%
- Construction29 · 12.7%
- Administrative and support services22 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 6.6%
- Manufacturing14 · 6.1%
- Other service activities13 · 5.7%
- Real estate12 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 17.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 15.7%
- Construction of buildings26 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 10.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 6.6%
- Civil engineering13 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities12 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Costuleni?
Costuleni has 7,550 residents (2026), ranking 395 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Costuleni?
Costuleni covers 69.9 km², with a density of 108 people per km².
Is the population of Costuleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Costuleni went from 5,570 to 7,550, a change of +35.5%.
Where is Costuleni?
Costuleni is in Iași County. Latitude 46.996, longitude 27.860.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Costuleni?
In Costuleni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 55.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 8 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Costuleni?
In Costuleni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Costuleni?
The nearest to Costuleni are Răducăneni (7.4 km), Prisăcani (7.7 km), Schitu Duca (8.0 km), Comarna (10 km), Ciortești (10 km).