Podu Iloaiei: population and statistics
Podu Iloaiei has a population of 11,971 (2026) across 44.4 km², or 270 people per km². It ranks 191 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,971 residents
- 44.4 km²
- 270 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Podu Iloaiei ranks No. 11 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.01 ‰ in Podu Iloaiei, compared with an average of 1.35 ‰ in Iași County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.08 ‰ in Podu Iloaiei, compared with an average of 3.34 ‰ in Iași County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Podu Iloaiei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (141 businesses).
Podu Iloaiei in numbers
Where is Podu Iloaiei?
Neighbouring localities
- Erbiceni6.5 km · 5,679
- Dumești7.5 km · 4,921
- Românești7.9 km · 1,659
- Bălțați8.0 km · 5,504
- Popești8.7 km · 7,150
- Lungani9.0 km · 6,723
- Lețcani12 km · 8,204
- Movileni12 km · 3,057
Localities of similar size
Population of Podu Iloaiei over time
Podu Iloaiei had 11,040 residents in 2016 and 11,971 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,230 |
| 2022 | 11,550 |
| 2023 | 11,841 |
| 2024 | 12,027 |
| 2025 | 12,012 |
| 2026 | 11,971 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Iași County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,213 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Erbiceni, 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Podu Iloaiei
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 | Podu Iloaiei | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,873 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Podu Iloaiei | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.02 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,447 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.34 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,351 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,174 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 264 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 348.7 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,023 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.4 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,562 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.08 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,905 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Podu Iloaiei | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.21 km | 3.45 km | 6.17 km | ranked 812 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 223 m³ | 7,241 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 596 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Podu Iloaiei | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.8 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.84 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,814 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Podu Iloaiei | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 132 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 705 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Podu Iloaiei | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.7 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,148 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.87 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,362 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Podu Iloaiei | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.59 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 114 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.42 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 34 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.01 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 3 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Podu Iloaiei | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 151 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 332 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Podu Iloaiei
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 trade167 · 20.9%
- Transport and storage100 · 12.5%
- Construction92 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services75 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing63 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical54 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services50 · 6.3%
- Real estate37 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)141 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)114 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines82 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities81 · 10.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities67 · 8.4%
- Construction of buildings66 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities48 · 6.0%
- Office administration and business support activities42 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities37 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities30 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Podu Iloaiei?
Podu Iloaiei has 11,971 residents (2026), ranking 191 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Podu Iloaiei?
Podu Iloaiei covers 44.4 km², with a density of 270 people per km².
Is the population of Podu Iloaiei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Podu Iloaiei went from 11,040 to 11,971, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Podu Iloaiei?
Podu Iloaiei is in Iași County. Latitude 47.217, longitude 27.267.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Podu Iloaiei?
In Podu Iloaiei, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.01 ‰ (2024), ranking 3 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Podu Iloaiei?
In Podu Iloaiei, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.08 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,905 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Podu Iloaiei?
The nearest to Podu Iloaiei are Erbiceni (6.5 km), Dumești (7.5 km), Românești (7.9 km), Bălțați (8.0 km), Popești (8.7 km).