Oțeleni: population and statistics
Oțeleni has a population of 3,427 (2026) across 44.0 km², or 77.8 people per km². It ranks 1,320 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,427 residents
- 44.0 km²
- 78 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Oțeleni ranks No. 72 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 3.8 m³ in Oțeleni, compared with an average of 30.8 m³ in Iași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.4 ‰ in Oțeleni, compared with an average of 46.5 ‰ in Iași County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Oțeleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Oțeleni in numbers
Where is Oțeleni?
Neighbouring localities
- Doljești4.1 km · 7,328
- Bâra4.1 km · 1,850
- Boghicea5.4 km · 2,530
- Butea6.4 km · 4,092
- Răchiteni8.9 km · 3,099
- Tămășeni9.0 km · 9,736
- Stănița9.6 km · 1,896
- Sagna9.7 km · 5,056
Localities of similar size
Population of Oțeleni over time
Oțeleni had 3,771 residents in 2016 and 3,427 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,601 |
| 2022 | 3,563 |
| 2023 | 3,520 |
| 2024 | 3,501 |
| 2025 | 3,453 |
| 2026 | 3,427 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,168 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Doljești (7,328 residents), 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Oțeleni
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 | Oțeleni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oțeleni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.35 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,178 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.46 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,252 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,940 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,016 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 566.1 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 805 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.8 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,655 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oțeleni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.4 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,891 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.58 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oțeleni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Oțeleni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 3.8 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,576 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Oțeleni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Oțeleni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Oțeleni
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 trade30 · 22.2%
- Transport and storage22 · 16.3%
- Construction19 · 14.1%
- Manufacturing14 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services11 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 5.9%
- Other service activities8 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 16.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 15.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 14.8%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 12.6%
- Construction of buildings16 · 11.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 11.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles8 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering7 · 5.2%
- Other personal service activities7 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oțeleni?
Oțeleni has 3,427 residents (2026), ranking 1,320 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oțeleni?
Oțeleni covers 44.0 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Oțeleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oțeleni went from 3,771 to 3,427, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Oțeleni?
Oțeleni is in Iași County. Latitude 47.056, longitude 27.018.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Oțeleni?
In Oțeleni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 3.8 m³ (2025), ranking 2,576 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oțeleni?
In Oțeleni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,891 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Oțeleni?
The nearest to Oțeleni are Doljești (4.1 km), Bâra (4.1 km), Boghicea (5.4 km), Butea (6.4 km), Răchiteni (8.9 km).