Gorban: population and statistics
Gorban has a population of 3,147 (2026) across 57.3 km², or 55.0 people per km². It ranks 1,481 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,147 residents
- 57.3 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Gorban ranks No. 75 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 60.4 ‰ in Gorban, compared with an average of 25.3 ‰ in Iași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 31.4 m² in Gorban, compared with an average of 48.4 m² in Iași County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Gorban: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (87 businesses).
Gorban in numbers
Where is Gorban?
Neighbouring localities
- Cozmești6.0 km · 6,068
- Moșna7.5 km · 5,001
- Grozești9.5 km · 2,369
- Răducăneni11 km · 9,559
- Arsura11 km · 1,670
- Bunești-Averești11 km · 2,137
- Dolhești12 km · 2,815
- Drânceni13 km · 4,734
Localities of similar size
Population of Gorban over time
Gorban had 3,058 residents in 2016 and 3,147 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,960 |
| 2022 | 2,910 |
| 2023 | 2,890 |
| 2024 | 2,950 |
| 2025 | 3,010 |
| 2026 | 3,147 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,021 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cozmești (6,068 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Gorban
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 | Gorban | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60.4 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 42 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 195 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gorban | 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) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,577 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,416 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 501.1 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,397 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 31.4 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,108 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gorban | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.8 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.54 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,229 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gorban | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 442 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gorban | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.8 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,938 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.83 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,128 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gorban | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 266 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gorban | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gorban
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
- Transport and storage95 · 28.9%
- Wholesale and retail trade67 · 20.4%
- Administrative and support services36 · 10.9%
- Construction23 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 5.5%
- Other service activities17 · 5.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 4.6%
- Manufacturing14 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines87 · 26.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities71 · 21.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 11.6%
- Postal and courier activities25 · 7.6%
- Rental and leasing activities23 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 6.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings15 · 4.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods13 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gorban?
Gorban has 3,147 residents (2026), ranking 1,481 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gorban?
Gorban covers 57.3 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Gorban growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gorban went from 3,058 to 3,147, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Gorban?
Gorban is in Iași County. Latitude 46.911, longitude 28.061.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gorban?
In Gorban, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 60.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 42 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Gorban?
In Gorban, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 31.4 m² (2025), ranking 3,108 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Gorban?
The nearest to Gorban are Cozmești (6.0 km), Moșna (7.5 km), Grozești (9.5 km), Răducăneni (11 km), Arsura (11 km).