Movileni (Iași County): population and statistics
Movileni has a population of 3,057 (2026) across 75.6 km², or 40.4 people per km². It ranks 1,543 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,057 residents
- 75.6 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Movileni ranks No. 79 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.91 ‰ in Movileni, compared with an average of 2.21 ‰ in Iași County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.2 ‰ in Movileni, compared with an average of 25.3 ‰ in Iași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Movileni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Movileni in numbers
Where is Movileni?
Neighbouring localities
- Românești4.5 km · 1,659
- Rediu8.8 km · 10,607
- Țigănași8.9 km · 5,058
- Erbiceni11 km · 5,679
- Gropnița11 km · 3,225
- Popricani11 km · 8,821
- Podu Iloaiei12 km · 11,971
- Dumești14 km · 4,921
Localities of similar size
Population of Movileni over time
Movileni had 3,162 residents in 2016 and 3,057 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,097 |
| 2022 | 3,087 |
| 2023 | 3,058 |
| 2024 | 3,049 |
| 2025 | 3,041 |
| 2026 | 3,057 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,594 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Românești, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rediu (10,607 residents), 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Movileni
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 | Movileni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.2 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 368 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Movileni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.11 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,427 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.91 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 256 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,539 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,464 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 503.4 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.1 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,468 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Movileni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.8 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.64 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Movileni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Movileni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 576 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 869 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 864 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Movileni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.7 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,132 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.61 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 724 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Movileni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 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) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Movileni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 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: Movileni
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 trade47 · 18.1%
- Transport and storage31 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing25 · 9.6%
- Construction22 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services21 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 8.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services19 · 7.3%
- Real estate activities16 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings15 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of food products14 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Movileni?
Movileni has 3,057 residents (2026), ranking 1,543 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Movileni?
Movileni covers 75.6 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Movileni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Movileni went from 3,162 to 3,057, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Movileni?
Movileni is in Iași County. Latitude 47.302, longitude 27.374.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Movileni?
In Movileni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.91 ‰ (2025), ranking 256 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Movileni?
In Movileni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 368 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Movileni?
The nearest to Movileni are Românești (4.5 km), Rediu (8.8 km), Țigănași (8.9 km), Erbiceni (11 km), Gropnița (11 km).