Erbiceni: population and statistics
Erbiceni has a population of 5,679 (2026) across 81.4 km², or 69.7 people per km². It ranks 615 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,679 residents
- 81.4 km²
- 70 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Erbiceni ranks No. 34 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 68.8 m² in Erbiceni, compared with an average of 48.4 m² in Iași County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.6 ‰ in Erbiceni, compared with an average of 46.5 ‰ in Iași County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Erbiceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Erbiceni in numbers
Where is Erbiceni?
Neighbouring localities
- Podu Iloaiei6.5 km · 11,971
- Focuri7.0 km · 3,795
- Românești7.4 km · 1,659
- Bălțați7.6 km · 5,504
- Movileni11 km · 3,057
- Gropnița11 km · 3,225
- Lungani11 km · 6,723
- Belcești12 km · 10,323
Localities of similar size
Population of Erbiceni over time
Erbiceni had 5,789 residents in 2016 and 5,679 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,694 |
| 2022 | 5,637 |
| 2023 | 5,660 |
| 2024 | 5,671 |
| 2025 | 5,695 |
| 2026 | 5,679 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,406 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Podu Iloaiei (11,971 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Erbiceni
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 | Erbiceni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 530 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Erbiceni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.66 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,370 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.41 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,289 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,156 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 414 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 555.7 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 882 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.8 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 200 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.88 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,234 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Erbiceni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.6 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,827 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.76 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,889 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Erbiceni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 38 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,683 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Erbiceni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.6 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,287 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.04 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,326 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Erbiceni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Erbiceni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 108 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,011 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Erbiceni
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 trade46 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage29 · 13.6%
- Construction24 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services24 · 11.2%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing13 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 6.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 17.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 10.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings18 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 7.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities11 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 5.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities10 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Erbiceni?
Erbiceni has 5,679 residents (2026), ranking 615 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Erbiceni?
Erbiceni covers 81.4 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Erbiceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Erbiceni went from 5,789 to 5,679, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Erbiceni?
Erbiceni is in Iași County. Latitude 47.273, longitude 27.241.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Erbiceni?
In Erbiceni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 68.8 m² (2025), ranking 200 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Erbiceni?
In Erbiceni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,827 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Erbiceni?
The nearest to Erbiceni are Podu Iloaiei (6.5 km), Focuri (7.0 km), Românești (7.4 km), Bălțați (7.6 km), Movileni (11 km).