Pașcani: population and statistics
Pașcani has a population of 43,302 (2026) across 75.3 km², or 575 people per km². It ranks 52 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 43,302 residents
- 75.3 km²
- 575 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Pașcani ranks No. 2 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.52 km in Pașcani, compared with an average of 3.80 km in Iași County and 4.84 km nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.36 ‰ in Pașcani, compared with an average of 5.12 ‰ in Iași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Pașcani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (612 businesses).
Pașcani in numbers
Where is Pașcani?
Neighbouring localities
- Valea Seacă5.3 km · 5,914
- Hărmănești6.0 km · 2,610
- Stolniceni-Prăjescu7.3 km · 5,128
- Ruginoasa8.9 km · 6,024
- Moțca9.1 km · 5,275
- Vânători9.3 km · 4,524
- Cristești10 km · 3,840
- Miroslovești11 km · 4,015
Localities of similar size
Population of Pașcani over time
Pașcani had 43,399 residents in 2016 and 43,302 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,492 |
| 2022 | 45,328 |
| 2023 | 45,228 |
| 2024 | 44,777 |
| 2025 | 44,013 |
| 2026 | 43,302 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,549 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Valea Seacă, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Piatra Neamț (104,420 residents), 45 km away.
All indicators for Pașcani
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 | Pașcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,889 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 440 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,873 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pașcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.52 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,660 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.25 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,420 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 16,450 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 64 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 379.9 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,846 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.2 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,707 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pașcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.02 km | 3.45 km | 6.17 km | ranked 829 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 281 m³ | 7,241 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 479 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pașcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.1 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,527 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.27 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pașcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 243 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pașcani | 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) | 198 ‰ | 576 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 627 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,197 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pașcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.2 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 738 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.81 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,575 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pașcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.36 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 59 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.27 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 119 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pașcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 164 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 247 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pașcani
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 trade755 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage427 · 12.4%
- Administrative and support services295 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing292 · 8.5%
- Construction275 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical259 · 7.5%
- Real estate207 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services192 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)612 · 17.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines381 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)376 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities253 · 7.4%
- Real estate activities207 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings174 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities171 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities170 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities138 · 4.0%
- Office administration and business support activities131 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pașcani?
Pașcani has 43,302 residents (2026), ranking 52 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pașcani?
Pașcani covers 75.3 km², with a density of 575 people per km².
Is the population of Pașcani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pașcani went from 43,399 to 43,302, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Pașcani?
Pașcani is in Iași County. Latitude 47.252, longitude 26.723.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pașcani?
In Pașcani, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.52 km (2025), ranking 2,660 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pașcani?
In Pașcani, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.36 ‰ (2024), ranking 59 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Pașcani?
The nearest to Pașcani are Valea Seacă (5.3 km), Hărmănești (6.0 km), Stolniceni-Prăjescu (7.3 km), Ruginoasa (8.9 km), Moțca (9.1 km).