Șcheia (Iași County): population and statistics
Șcheia has a population of 3,098 (2026) across 40.7 km², or 76.1 people per km². It ranks 1,516 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,098 residents
- 40.7 km²
- 76 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Șcheia ranks No. 77 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.0 ‰ in Șcheia, compared with an average of 46.5 ‰ in Iași County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 37 ‰ in Șcheia, compared with an average of 189 ‰ in Iași County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Șcheia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Șcheia in numbers
Where is Șcheia?
Neighbouring localities
- Drăgușeni4.9 km · 1,421
- Ipatele5.5 km · 1,594
- Scânteia6.6 km · 13,777
- Grajduri6.8 km · 6,040
- Mironeasa8.7 km · 5,005
- Rebricea9.6 km · 3,574
- Negrești11 km · 9,659
- Mogoșești12 km · 5,110
Localities of similar size
Population of Șcheia over time
Șcheia had 3,362 residents in 2016 and 3,098 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,215 |
| 2022 | 3,189 |
| 2023 | 3,151 |
| 2024 | 3,128 |
| 2025 | 3,104 |
| 2026 | 3,098 |
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All indicators for Șcheia
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 | Șcheia | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,304 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șcheia | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,003 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) | 444.5 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,082 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.4 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,600 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 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șcheia | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.0 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,001 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.61 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șcheia | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Șcheia | 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 | Șcheia | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Șcheia
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 trade23 · 25.6%
- Construction14 · 15.6%
- Transport and storage11 · 12.2%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services8 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing7 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 18.9%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings9 · 10.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 10.0%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 8.9%
- Civil engineering7 · 7.8%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 6.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șcheia?
Șcheia has 3,098 residents (2026), ranking 1,516 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șcheia?
Șcheia covers 40.7 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Șcheia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șcheia went from 3,362 to 3,098, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Șcheia?
Șcheia is in Iași County. Latitude 46.932, longitude 27.502.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șcheia?
In Șcheia, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,001 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șcheia?
In Șcheia, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,708 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Șcheia?
The nearest to Șcheia are Drăgușeni (4.9 km), Ipatele (5.5 km), Scânteia (6.6 km), Grajduri (6.8 km), Mironeasa (8.7 km).