Gropnița: population and statistics
Gropnița has a population of 3,225 (2026) across 81.7 km², or 39.5 people per km². It ranks 1,434 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,225 residents
- 81.7 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Gropnița ranks No. 74 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.0 ‰ in Gropnița, compared with an average of 30.9 ‰ in Iași County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.9 ‰ in Gropnița, compared with an average of 46.5 ‰ in Iași County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Gropnița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Gropnița in numbers
Where is Gropnița?
Neighbouring localities
- Fântânele6.4 km · 2,042
- Focuri7.6 km · 3,795
- Vlădeni8.3 km · 3,999
- Movileni11 km · 3,057
- Erbiceni11 km · 5,679
- Coarnele Caprei12 km · 2,794
- Românești12 km · 1,659
- Șipote13 km · 4,574
Localities of similar size
Population of Gropnița over time
Gropnița had 3,388 residents in 2016 and 3,225 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,284 |
| 2022 | 3,248 |
| 2023 | 3,229 |
| 2024 | 3,220 |
| 2025 | 3,228 |
| 2026 | 3,225 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,448 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Fântânele, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Erbiceni (5,679 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Gropnița
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 | Gropnița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gropnița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.47 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 581 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,039 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,550 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,455 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 480.6 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,636 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.3 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,445 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gropnița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.9 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,816 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.48 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,270 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gropnița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gropnița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.2 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,103 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gropnița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gropnița | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 124 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 636 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gropnița
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 trade29 · 21.2%
- Construction21 · 15.3%
- Manufacturing16 · 11.7%
- Transport and storage13 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services9 · 6.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 18.2%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 12.4%
- Construction of buildings16 · 11.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 7.3%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities6 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gropnița?
Gropnița has 3,225 residents (2026), ranking 1,434 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gropnița?
Gropnița covers 81.7 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Gropnița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gropnița went from 3,388 to 3,225, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Gropnița?
Gropnița is in Iași County. Latitude 47.370, longitude 27.273.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gropnița?
In Gropnița, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,073 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gropnița?
In Gropnița, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,816 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Gropnița?
The nearest to Gropnița are Fântânele (6.4 km), Focuri (7.6 km), Vlădeni (8.3 km), Movileni (11 km), Erbiceni (11 km).