Mircești: population and statistics
Mircești has a population of 3,692 (2026) across 19.2 km², or 192 people per km². It ranks 1,199 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,692 residents
- 19.2 km²
- 192 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Mircești ranks No. 68 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.6 ‰ in Mircești, compared with an average of 25.3 ‰ in Iași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.27 ‰ in Mircești, compared with an average of 5.12 ‰ in Iași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Mircești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (31 businesses).
Mircești in numbers
Where is Mircești?
Neighbouring localities
- Răchiteni4.0 km · 3,099
- Gherăești4.6 km · 6,509
- Săbăoani4.7 km · 11,592
- Hălăucești5.4 km · 5,481
- Cordun6.6 km · 8,353
- Botești7.4 km · 4,870
- Butea8.9 km · 4,092
- Tămășeni9.1 km · 9,736
Localities of similar size
Population of Mircești over time
Mircești had 3,972 residents in 2016 and 3,692 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,876 |
| 2022 | 3,840 |
| 2023 | 3,784 |
| 2024 | 3,760 |
| 2025 | 3,761 |
| 2026 | 3,692 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,688 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Răchiteni, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gherăești (6,509 residents), 4.6 km away.
All indicators for Mircești
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 | Mircești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,060 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mircești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.69 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,106 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.08 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,556 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,583 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,412 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 428.8 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,309 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.8 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 586 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.08 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,091 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mircești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.53 km | 3.45 km | 6.17 km | ranked 460 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 182 m³ | 7,241 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 689 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mircești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.6 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.63 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mircești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mircești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.0 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,065 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.31 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 787 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mircești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mircești | 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) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mircești
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 trade42 · 19.5%
- Transport and storage33 · 15.3%
- Construction32 · 14.9%
- Manufacturing17 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services17 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 4.7%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 14.4%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 12.6%
- Construction of buildings24 · 11.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 9.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 7.4%
- Civil engineering12 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles8 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mircești?
Mircești has 3,692 residents (2026), ranking 1,199 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mircești?
Mircești covers 19.2 km², with a density of 192 people per km².
Is the population of Mircești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mircești went from 3,972 to 3,692, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Mircești?
Mircești is in Iași County. Latitude 47.057, longitude 26.850.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mircești?
In Mircești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,060 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mircești?
In Mircești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,543 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Mircești?
The nearest to Mircești are Răchiteni (4.0 km), Gherăești (4.6 km), Săbăoani (4.7 km), Hălăucești (5.4 km), Cordun (6.6 km).