Ruginoasa (Iași County): population and statistics
Ruginoasa has a population of 6,024 (2026) across 57.9 km², or 104 people per km². It ranks 562 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,024 residents
- 57.9 km²
- 104 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Ruginoasa ranks No. 30 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 1.5 m³ in Ruginoasa, compared with an average of 30.8 m³ in Iași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.7 in Ruginoasa, compared with an average of 2.7 per 10,000 inh. in Iași County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Ruginoasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (57 businesses).
Ruginoasa in numbers
Where is Ruginoasa?
Neighbouring localities
- Hărmănești3.7 km · 2,610
- Heleșteni5.4 km · 2,392
- Cucuteni7.0 km · 1,327
- Costești7.2 km · 1,754
- Pașcani8.9 km · 43,302
- Todirești9.0 km · 5,042
- Stolniceni-Prăjescu9.8 km · 5,128
- Vânători11 km · 4,524
Localities of similar size
Population of Ruginoasa over time
Ruginoasa had 6,460 residents in 2016 and 6,024 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,308 |
| 2022 | 6,273 |
| 2023 | 6,203 |
| 2024 | 6,147 |
| 2025 | 6,062 |
| 2026 | 6,024 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,102 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Hărmănești, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pașcani (43,302 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Ruginoasa
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 | Ruginoasa | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,336 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ruginoasa | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.84 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,325 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.33 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,620 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 575 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 434.9 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,219 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.0 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,445 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.32 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 329 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ruginoasa | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.1 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,415 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.16 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,422 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ruginoasa | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ruginoasa | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1.5 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,618 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.15 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 821 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ruginoasa | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ruginoasa | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 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: Ruginoasa
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 trade74 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage61 · 19.1%
- Construction40 · 12.5%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services24 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing20 · 6.2%
- Other service activities15 · 4.7%
- Real estate13 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines57 · 17.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities38 · 11.9%
- Construction of buildings23 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities13 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering11 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ruginoasa?
Ruginoasa has 6,024 residents (2026), ranking 562 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ruginoasa?
Ruginoasa covers 57.9 km², with a density of 104 people per km².
Is the population of Ruginoasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ruginoasa went from 6,460 to 6,024, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Ruginoasa?
Ruginoasa is in Iași County. Latitude 47.248, longitude 26.841.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ruginoasa?
In Ruginoasa, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1.5 m³ (2025), ranking 2,618 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ruginoasa?
In Ruginoasa, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,808 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Ruginoasa?
The nearest to Ruginoasa are Hărmănești (3.7 km), Heleșteni (5.4 km), Cucuteni (7.0 km), Costești (7.2 km), Pașcani (8.9 km).