Moțca: population and statistics
Moțca has a population of 5,275 (2026) across 36.0 km², or 147 people per km². It ranks 680 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,275 residents
- 36.0 km²
- 147 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Moțca ranks No. 37 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.0 ‰ in Moțca, compared with an average of 25.3 ‰ in Iași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Moțca, compared with an average of 5.12 ‰ in Iași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Moțca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (60 businesses).
Moțca in numbers
Where is Moțca?
Population of Moțca over time
Moțca had 5,486 residents in 2016 and 5,275 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,404 |
| 2022 | 5,379 |
| 2023 | 5,340 |
| 2024 | 5,350 |
| 2025 | 5,331 |
| 2026 | 5,275 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,038 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cristești, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pașcani (43,302 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Moțca
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 | Moțca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,102 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moțca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.68 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,107 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.76 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,891 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,039 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 916 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 386.5 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,791 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.0 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,372 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.09 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 607 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Moțca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.26 km | 3.45 km | 6.17 km | ranked 490 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 273 m³ | 7,241 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 506 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moțca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.9 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,158 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.57 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moțca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 520 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Moțca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 137 ‰ | 576 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 728 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 821 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Moțca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.0 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,916 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.81 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 894 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Moțca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,726 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,677 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 831 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Moțca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Moțca
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 trade78 · 22.2%
- Transport and storage55 · 15.7%
- Construction32 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing31 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services22 · 6.3%
- Information and communication18 · 5.1%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management16 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)60 · 17.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines50 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 13.7%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings20 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering20 · 5.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles16 · 4.6%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery15 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moțca?
Moțca has 5,275 residents (2026), ranking 680 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Moțca?
Moțca covers 36.0 km², with a density of 147 people per km².
Is the population of Moțca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Moțca went from 5,486 to 5,275, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Moțca?
Moțca is in Iași County. Latitude 47.222, longitude 26.611.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moțca?
In Moțca, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moțca?
In Moțca, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,726 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Moțca?
The nearest to Moțca are Cristești (5.4 km), Miroslovești (7.0 km), Timișești (7.4 km), Păstrăveni (7.6 km), Urecheni (7.6 km).