Grajduri: population and statistics
Grajduri has a population of 6,040 (2026) across 41.3 km², or 146 people per km². It ranks 559 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −28.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,040 residents
- 41.3 km²
- 146 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Grajduri ranks No. 29 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 120.0 ‰ in Grajduri, compared with an average of 30.9 ‰ in Iași County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 245.7 ‰ in Grajduri, compared with an average of 423.3 ‰ in Iași County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Grajduri: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (75 businesses).
Grajduri in numbers
Where is Grajduri?
Neighbouring localities
- Șcheia6.8 km · 3,098
- Scânteia6.8 km · 13,777
- Mogoșești6.9 km · 5,110
- Ciurea9.0 km · 21,654
- Mironeasa9.5 km · 5,005
- Tăcuta11 km · 3,003
- Bârnova11 km · 10,208
- Drăgușeni12 km · 1,421
Localities of similar size
Population of Grajduri over time
Grajduri had 8,423 residents in 2016 and 6,040 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,562 |
| 2022 | 7,288 |
| 2023 | 6,915 |
| 2024 | 6,865 |
| 2025 | 6,570 |
| 2026 | 6,040 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,779 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șcheia, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Scânteia (13,777 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Grajduri
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 | Grajduri | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.5 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 216 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120.0 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,042 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grajduri | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.64 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 425 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,484 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,567 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 245.7 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,149 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.66 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grajduri | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.0 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,062 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.16 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,422 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grajduri | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Grajduri | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.31 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 138 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Grajduri | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grajduri
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 trade95 · 26.5%
- Construction56 · 15.6%
- Manufacturing36 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services30 · 8.4%
- Transport and storage28 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 6.7%
- Other service activities18 · 5.0%
- Real estate15 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)75 · 20.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 14.8%
- Construction of buildings47 · 13.1%
- Specialised construction activities45 · 12.6%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 6.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 6.1%
- Civil engineering21 · 5.9%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products19 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 5.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles17 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grajduri?
Grajduri has 6,040 residents (2026), ranking 559 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grajduri?
Grajduri covers 41.3 km², with a density of 146 people per km².
Is the population of Grajduri growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grajduri went from 8,423 to 6,040, a change of −28.3%.
Where is Grajduri?
Grajduri is in Iași County. Latitude 46.982, longitude 27.553.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grajduri?
In Grajduri, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 120.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grajduri?
In Grajduri, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 245.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,149 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Grajduri?
The nearest to Grajduri are Șcheia (6.8 km), Scânteia (6.8 km), Mogoșești (6.9 km), Ciurea (9.0 km), Mironeasa (9.5 km).