Popești (Iași County): population and statistics
Popești has a population of 7,150 (2026) across 73.3 km², or 97.5 people per km². It ranks 424 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +27.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,150 residents
- 73.3 km²
- 98 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Popești ranks No. 25 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 49.0 ‰ in Popești, compared with an average of 30.9 ‰ in Iași County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 246.0 ‰ in Popești, compared with an average of 423.3 ‰ in Iași County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Popești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (43 businesses).
Popești in numbers
Where is Popești?
Neighbouring localities
- Sinești7.6 km · 4,209
- Dumești7.6 km · 4,921
- Podu Iloaiei8.7 km · 11,971
- Horlești8.7 km · 3,003
- Mădârjac9.7 km · 1,596
- Lungani11 km · 6,723
- Lețcani12 km · 8,204
- Bălțați13 km · 5,504
Localities of similar size
Population of Popești over time
Popești had 5,606 residents in 2016 and 7,150 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,379 |
| 2022 | 7,508 |
| 2023 | 7,858 |
| 2024 | 7,717 |
| 2025 | 7,469 |
| 2026 | 7,150 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,268 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sinești, 7.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Podu Iloaiei (11,971 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Popești
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 | Popești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.0 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 11 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,873 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Popești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.98 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,653 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,759 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,186 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 246.0 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,147 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.0 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.70 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,363 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Popești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.6 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,016 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.54 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,113 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Popești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Popești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Popești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Popești
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 trade53 · 20.5%
- Transport and storage35 · 13.6%
- Construction31 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services21 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing19 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 7.0%
- Other service activities14 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 16.3%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 12.0%
- Construction of buildings30 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 8.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 7.0%
- Other personal service activities12 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 4.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Popești?
Popești has 7,150 residents (2026), ranking 424 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Popești?
Popești covers 73.3 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Popești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Popești went from 5,606 to 7,150, a change of +27.5%.
Where is Popești?
Popești is in Iași County. Latitude 47.138, longitude 27.273.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Popești?
In Popești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 49.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 11 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Popești?
In Popești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 246.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,147 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Popești?
The nearest to Popești are Sinești (7.6 km), Dumești (7.6 km), Podu Iloaiei (8.7 km), Horlești (8.7 km), Mădârjac (9.7 km).