Răchiteni: population and statistics
Răchiteni has a population of 3,099 (2026) across 16.5 km², or 188 people per km². It ranks 1,513 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,099 residents
- 16.5 km²
- 188 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Răchiteni ranks No. 76 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.7 ‰ in Răchiteni, compared with an average of 25.3 ‰ in Iași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 50 ‰ in Răchiteni, compared with an average of 187 ‰ in Iași County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Răchiteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (18 businesses).
Răchiteni in numbers
Where is Răchiteni?
Neighbouring localities
- Mircești4.0 km · 3,692
- Săbăoani4.6 km · 11,592
- Tămășeni6.1 km · 9,736
- Butea6.4 km · 4,092
- Doljești6.5 km · 7,328
- Gherăești7.9 km · 6,509
- Cordun7.9 km · 8,353
- Hălăucești8.1 km · 5,481
Localities of similar size
Population of Răchiteni over time
Răchiteni had 3,441 residents in 2016 and 3,099 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,258 |
| 2022 | 3,235 |
| 2023 | 3,196 |
| 2024 | 3,165 |
| 2025 | 3,137 |
| 2026 | 3,099 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,310 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mircești, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săbăoani (11,592 residents), 4.6 km away.
All indicators for Răchiteni
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 | Răchiteni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,053 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Răchiteni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.32 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,677 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.26 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 830 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,377 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,740 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 444.3 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.7 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 514 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,409 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Răchiteni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.84 km | 3.45 km | 6.17 km | ranked 423 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 385 m³ | 7,241 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 275 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Răchiteni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.2 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,900 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.29 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Răchiteni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 137 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 668 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Răchiteni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.8 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,007 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Răchiteni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Răchiteni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Răchiteni
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 trade22 · 20.4%
- Construction20 · 18.5%
- Transport and storage10 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services9 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing7 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings18 · 16.7%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 13.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 11.1%
- Civil engineering10 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 5.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities6 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Răchiteni?
Răchiteni has 3,099 residents (2026), ranking 1,513 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Răchiteni?
Răchiteni covers 16.5 km², with a density of 188 people per km².
Is the population of Răchiteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Răchiteni went from 3,441 to 3,099, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Răchiteni?
Răchiteni is in Iași County. Latitude 47.050, longitude 26.901.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răchiteni?
In Răchiteni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,053 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răchiteni?
In Răchiteni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,959 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Răchiteni?
The nearest to Răchiteni are Mircești (4.0 km), Săbăoani (4.6 km), Tămășeni (6.1 km), Butea (6.4 km), Doljești (6.5 km).