Plugari: population and statistics
Plugari has a population of 3,279 (2026) across 54.5 km², or 60.2 people per km². It ranks 1,409 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,279 residents
- 54.5 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Plugari ranks No. 73 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.1 ‰ in Plugari, compared with an average of 46.5 ‰ in Iași County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 10.1 m³ in Plugari, compared with an average of 30.8 m³ in Iași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Plugari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Plugari in numbers
Where is Plugari?
Neighbouring localities
- Șipote5.3 km · 4,574
- Prăjeni7.4 km · 3,202
- Răuseni9.8 km · 2,364
- Fântânele11 km · 2,042
- Coarnele Caprei12 km · 2,794
- Hlipiceni13 km · 3,238
- Andrieșeni14 km · 3,764
- Todireni14 km · 3,413
Localities of similar size
Population of Plugari over time
Plugari had 3,539 residents in 2016 and 3,279 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,437 |
| 2022 | 3,355 |
| 2023 | 3,329 |
| 2024 | 3,325 |
| 2025 | 3,319 |
| 2026 | 3,279 |
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All indicators for Plugari
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 | Plugari | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,236 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plugari | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.97 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,098 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.52 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,224 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,527 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,486 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 465.7 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,822 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.5 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,495 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plugari | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.1 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,031 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.22 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,379 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plugari | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Plugari | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.1 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,367 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.48 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 755 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Plugari | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 738 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Plugari | 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) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Plugari
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 trade26 · 23.4%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 13.5%
- Transport and storage12 · 10.8%
- Construction10 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services9 · 8.1%
- Real estate8 · 7.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 6.3%
- Manufacturing7 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 19.8%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 9.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 9.0%
- Real estate activities8 · 7.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 6.3%
- Construction of buildings6 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plugari?
Plugari has 3,279 residents (2026), ranking 1,409 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Plugari?
Plugari covers 54.5 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Plugari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Plugari went from 3,539 to 3,279, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Plugari?
Plugari is in Iași County. Latitude 47.493, longitude 27.124.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plugari?
In Plugari, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,031 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Plugari?
In Plugari, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 10.1 m³ (2025), ranking 2,367 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Plugari?
The nearest to Plugari are Șipote (5.3 km), Prăjeni (7.4 km), Răuseni (9.8 km), Fântânele (11 km), Coarnele Caprei (12 km).