Cristești (Iași County): population and statistics
Cristești has a population of 3,840 (2026) across 54.1 km², or 71.0 people per km². It ranks 1,140 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,840 residents
- 54.1 km²
- 71 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Cristești ranks No. 64 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 12.0 m³ in Cristești, compared with an average of 30.8 m³ in Iași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.04 km in Cristești, compared with an average of 3.80 km in Iași County and 4.84 km nationally.
Cristești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Cristești in numbers
Where is Cristești?
Neighbouring localities
- Moțca5.4 km · 5,275
- Drăgușeni6.4 km · 2,441
- Valea Seacă7.0 km · 5,914
- Timișești7.6 km · 3,882
- Tătăruși9.8 km · 5,122
- Pașcani10 km · 43,302
- Urecheni11 km · 3,846
- Lespezi12 km · 5,965
Localities of similar size
Population of Cristești over time
Cristești had 4,086 residents in 2016 and 3,840 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,930 |
| 2022 | 3,898 |
| 2023 | 3,890 |
| 2024 | 3,871 |
| 2025 | 3,850 |
| 2026 | 3,840 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,578 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Moțca, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea Seacă (5,914 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Cristești
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 | Cristești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cristești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.04 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,242 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.86 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 606 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,003 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 953 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 521.6 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,181 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.6 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,014 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.30 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 963 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cristești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.6 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.08 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,592 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cristești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cristești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.0 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,270 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.46 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 975 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cristești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 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) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 438 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cristești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 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: Cristești
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 · 24.4%
- Transport and storage30 · 13.6%
- Manufacturing20 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services16 · 7.2%
- Information and communication15 · 6.8%
- Construction14 · 6.3%
- Other service activities14 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 19.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 14.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 13.1%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 5.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles13 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings10 · 4.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods10 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cristești?
Cristești has 3,840 residents (2026), ranking 1,140 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cristești?
Cristești covers 54.1 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Cristești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cristești went from 4,086 to 3,840, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Cristești?
Cristești is in Iași County. Latitude 47.269, longitude 26.591.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Cristești?
In Cristești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 12.0 m³ (2025), ranking 2,270 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cristești?
In Cristești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.04 km (2025), ranking 2,242 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Cristești?
The nearest to Cristești are Moțca (5.4 km), Drăgușeni (6.4 km), Valea Seacă (7.0 km), Timișești (7.6 km), Tătăruși (9.8 km).