Heleșteni: population and statistics
Heleșteni has a population of 2,392 (2026) across 39.3 km², or 60.8 people per km². It ranks 1,997 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,392 residents
- 39.3 km²
- 61 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Heleșteni ranks No. 87 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.0 ‰ in Heleșteni, compared with an average of 46.5 ‰ in Iași County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 34.3 m² in Heleșteni, compared with an average of 48.4 m² in Iași County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Heleșteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Heleșteni in numbers
Where is Heleșteni?
Population of Heleșteni over time
Heleșteni had 2,754 residents in 2016 and 2,392 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,597 |
| 2022 | 2,530 |
| 2023 | 2,476 |
| 2024 | 2,430 |
| 2025 | 2,414 |
| 2026 | 2,392 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,508 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ruginoasa (6,024 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Heleșteni
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 | Heleșteni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 531 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heleșteni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.67 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,142 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,231 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,998 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 514.6 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,261 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.3 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,043 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.51 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 493 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heleșteni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.0 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,037 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.25 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,358 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heleșteni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Heleșteni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.25 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 125 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Heleșteni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Heleșteni
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 trade16 · 20.8%
- Transport and storage13 · 16.9%
- Construction9 · 11.7%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 5.2%
- Manufacturing4 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 18.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 13.0%
- Construction of buildings7 · 9.1%
- Civil engineering7 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 5.2%
- Information service activities4 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities4 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heleșteni?
Heleșteni has 2,392 residents (2026), ranking 1,997 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Heleșteni?
Heleșteni covers 39.3 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Heleșteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Heleșteni went from 2,754 to 2,392, a change of −13.1%.
Where is Heleșteni?
Heleșteni is in Iași County. Latitude 47.201, longitude 26.861.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Heleșteni?
In Heleșteni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,037 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Heleșteni?
In Heleșteni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 34.3 m² (2025), ranking 3,043 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Heleșteni?
The nearest to Heleșteni are Ruginoasa (5.4 km), Costești (6.5 km), Alexandru I. Cuza (6.6 km), Strunga (8.4 km), Hărmănești (8.6 km).