Golăiești: population and statistics
Golăiești has a population of 3,923 (2026) across 54.0 km², or 72.7 people per km². It ranks 1,108 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,923 residents
- 54.0 km²
- 73 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Golăiești ranks No. 59 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Golăiești, compared with an average of 5.12 ‰ in Iași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 11.2 m³ in Golăiești, compared with an average of 30.8 m³ in Iași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Golăiești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Golăiești in numbers
Where is Golăiești?
Neighbouring localities
- Victoria6.6 km · 4,484
- Aroneanu7.6 km · 5,166
- Holboca9.0 km · 16,381
- Ungheni11 km · 4,243
- Popricani13 km · 8,821
- Iași13 km · 370,437
- Țuțora14 km · 2,691
- Valea Lupului16 km · 18,689
Localities of similar size
Population of Golăiești over time
Golăiești had 3,996 residents in 2016 and 3,923 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,927 |
| 2022 | 3,902 |
| 2023 | 3,896 |
| 2024 | 3,914 |
| 2025 | 3,922 |
| 2026 | 3,923 |
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All indicators for Golăiești
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 | Golăiești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.5 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 460 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Golăiești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.90 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,115 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.53 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,787 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,156 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 455.5 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.2 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Golăiești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.3 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,725 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.27 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Golăiești | 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) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Golăiești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.2 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,311 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.57 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 343 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Golăiești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 461 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Golăiești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Golăiești
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 trade45 · 23.1%
- Construction25 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage23 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services20 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 17.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 15.4%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 11.8%
- Construction of buildings18 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities9 · 4.6%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Golăiești?
Golăiești has 3,923 residents (2026), ranking 1,108 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Golăiești?
Golăiești covers 54.0 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Golăiești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Golăiești went from 3,996 to 3,923, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Golăiești?
Golăiești is in Iași County. Latitude 47.265, longitude 27.679.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Golăiești?
In Golăiești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,599 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Golăiești?
In Golăiești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 11.2 m³ (2025), ranking 2,311 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Golăiești?
The nearest to Golăiești are Victoria (6.6 km), Aroneanu (7.6 km), Holboca (9.0 km), Ungheni (11 km), Popricani (13 km).