Scânteia (Iași County): population and statistics
Scânteia has a population of 13,777 (2026) across 41.8 km², or 330 people per km². It ranks 168 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +152.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,777 residents
- 41.8 km²
- 330 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Scânteia ranks No. 9 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 52.5 ‰ in Scânteia, compared with an average of 30.9 ‰ in Iași County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 138.1 ‰ in Scânteia, compared with an average of 423.3 ‰ in Iași County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Scânteia: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Scânteia in numbers
Where is Scânteia?
Neighbouring localities
- Tăcuta6.2 km · 3,003
- Șcheia6.6 km · 3,098
- Grajduri6.8 km · 6,040
- Rebricea8.2 km · 3,574
- Drăgușeni8.9 km · 1,421
- Dănești9.7 km · 1,815
- Dobrovăț9.8 km · 2,152
- Ipatele11 km · 1,594
Localities of similar size
Population of Scânteia over time
Scânteia had 5,455 residents in 2016 and 13,777 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,283 |
| 2022 | 13,348 |
| 2023 | 14,973 |
| 2024 | 14,888 |
| 2025 | 14,353 |
| 2026 | 13,777 |
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.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,849 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tăcuta, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ciurea (21,654 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Scânteia
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 | Scânteia | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,072 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52.5 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 9 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,147 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scânteia | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.36 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,285 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,902 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,060 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 138.1 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,162 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.8 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,567 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.15 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,890 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scânteia | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.3 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,113 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.80 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,716 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scânteia | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 21 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,092 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 |
Health
| Indicator | Scânteia | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.07 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,783 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.07 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,755 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,937 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Scânteia | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 45 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,016 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Scânteia
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 trade48 · 23.2%
- Construction28 · 13.5%
- Transport and storage24 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing22 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 5.3%
- Other service activities11 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 18.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 17.9%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 13.0%
- Construction of buildings20 · 9.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 8.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities9 · 4.3%
- Real estate activities8 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scânteia?
Scânteia has 13,777 residents (2026), ranking 168 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scânteia?
Scânteia covers 41.8 km², with a density of 330 people per km².
Is the population of Scânteia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scânteia went from 5,455 to 13,777, a change of +152.6%.
Where is Scânteia?
Scânteia is in Iași County. Latitude 46.925, longitude 27.588.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scânteia?
In Scânteia, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 52.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 9 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scânteia?
In Scânteia, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 138.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,162 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Scânteia?
The nearest to Scânteia are Tăcuta (6.2 km), Șcheia (6.6 km), Grajduri (6.8 km), Rebricea (8.2 km), Drăgușeni (8.9 km).