Probota: population and statistics
Probota has a population of 3,478 (2026) across 78.7 km², or 44.2 people per km². It ranks 1,292 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,478 residents
- 78.7 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Probota ranks No. 70 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.9 m² in Probota, compared with an average of 48.4 m² in Iași County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.29 ‰ in Probota, compared with an average of 5.12 ‰ in Iași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Probota: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Probota in numbers
Where is Probota?
Neighbouring localities
- Țigănași5.5 km · 5,058
- Trifești8.5 km · 3,870
- Roșcani12 km · 1,542
- Victoria13 km · 4,484
- Popricani13 km · 8,821
- Vlădeni13 km · 3,999
- Movileni14 km · 3,057
- Rediu16 km · 10,607
Localities of similar size
Population of Probota over time
Probota had 3,763 residents in 2016 and 3,478 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,621 |
| 2022 | 3,581 |
| 2023 | 3,531 |
| 2024 | 3,521 |
| 2025 | 3,489 |
| 2026 | 3,478 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,028 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Țigănași, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Popricani (8,821 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Probota
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 | Probota | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Probota | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.75 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 785 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.73 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,107 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,763 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,183 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 506.9 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,336 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.9 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,860 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.73 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 747 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Probota | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.4 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,716 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.01 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,651 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Probota | 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) | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Probota | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.7 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,237 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.26 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 214 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Probota | 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 | Probota | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 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: Probota
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 trade35 · 20.8%
- Transport and storage21 · 12.5%
- Construction17 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing15 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 7.1%
- Real estate12 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 16.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.1%
- Real estate activities12 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings11 · 6.5%
- Civil engineering10 · 6.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Probota?
Probota has 3,478 residents (2026), ranking 1,292 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Probota?
Probota covers 78.7 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Probota growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Probota went from 3,763 to 3,478, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Probota?
Probota is in Iași County. Latitude 47.383, longitude 27.510.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Probota?
In Probota, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.9 m² (2025), ranking 2,860 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Probota?
In Probota, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.29 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,474 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Probota?
The nearest to Probota are Țigănași (5.5 km), Trifești (8.5 km), Roșcani (12 km), Victoria (13 km), Popricani (13 km).