Horlești: population and statistics
Horlești has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 51.4 km², or 58.4 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 51.4 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Horlești ranks No. 81 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.62 km in Horlești, compared with an average of 3.80 km in Iași County and 4.84 km nationally.
Horlești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Horlești in numbers
Where is Horlești?
Neighbouring localities
- Voinești7.0 km · 8,823
- Dumești8.2 km · 4,921
- Popești8.7 km · 7,150
- Lețcani8.7 km · 8,204
- Miroslava8.9 km · 35,792
- Mădârjac9.8 km · 1,596
- Valea Lupului13 km · 18,689
- Mogoșești13 km · 5,110
Localities of similar size
Population of Horlești over time
Horlești had 3,120 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,061 |
| 2022 | 3,040 |
| 2023 | 3,033 |
| 2024 | 3,031 |
| 2025 | 3,007 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Iași County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,202 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Voinești (8,823 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Horlești
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 | Horlești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 853 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Horlești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.62 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 236 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.00 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 246 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,193 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,078 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 397.3 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.6 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,157 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.00 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Horlești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.73 km | 3.45 km | 6.17 km | ranked 435 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 57 m³ | 7,241 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 933 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Horlești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.6 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,628 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.00 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Horlești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Horlești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.3 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,897 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.66 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 336 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Horlești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 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) | 1.00 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Horlești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Horlești
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 trade36 · 24.7%
- Construction19 · 13.0%
- Transport and storage17 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing15 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services14 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 8.9%
- Information and communication8 · 5.5%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 19.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 16.4%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings12 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 7.5%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing8 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities7 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.1%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities5 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horlești?
Horlești has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Horlești?
Horlești covers 51.4 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Horlești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Horlești went from 3,120 to 3,003, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Horlești?
Horlești is in Iași County. Latitude 47.111, longitude 27.380.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Horlești?
In Horlești, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 57 m³ (2025), ranking 933 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Horlești?
In Horlești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.62 km (2025), ranking 236 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Horlești?
The nearest to Horlești are Voinești (7.0 km), Dumești (8.2 km), Popești (8.7 km), Lețcani (8.7 km), Miroslava (8.9 km).