Schitu Duca: population and statistics
Schitu Duca has a population of 3,796 (2026) across 116.6 km², or 32.6 people per km². It ranks 1,159 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,796 residents
- 116.6 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Schitu Duca ranks No. 65 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.3 ‰ in Schitu Duca, compared with an average of 30.9 ‰ in Iași County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.79 ‰ in Schitu Duca, compared with an average of 0.59 ‰ in Iași County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Schitu Duca: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (52 businesses).
Schitu Duca in numbers
Where is Schitu Duca?
Neighbouring localities
- Comarna6.6 km · 5,005
- Dobrovăț6.8 km · 2,152
- Costuleni8.0 km · 7,550
- Bârnova11 km · 10,208
- Tomești11 km · 14,925
- Prisăcani11 km · 8,601
- Tăcuta11 km · 3,003
- Ciortești14 km · 3,907
Localities of similar size
Population of Schitu Duca over time
Schitu Duca had 4,117 residents in 2016 and 3,796 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,978 |
| 2022 | 3,900 |
| 2023 | 3,860 |
| 2024 | 3,848 |
| 2025 | 3,838 |
| 2026 | 3,796 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,329 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Comarna, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Costuleni (7,550 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Schitu Duca
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 | Schitu Duca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.0 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 494 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.3 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 233 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schitu Duca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.48 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 302 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,498 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 631 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 658.1 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 383 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.5 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,677 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.42 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 317 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schitu Duca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.0 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,610 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.63 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schitu Duca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Schitu Duca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 724 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 315 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 425 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Schitu Duca | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Schitu Duca
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 trade65 · 19.6%
- Transport and storage39 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services37 · 11.1%
- Construction33 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing28 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 7.2%
- Other service activities22 · 6.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 15.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 15.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings20 · 6.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 5.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities17 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schitu Duca?
Schitu Duca has 3,796 residents (2026), ranking 1,159 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Schitu Duca?
Schitu Duca covers 116.6 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Schitu Duca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schitu Duca went from 4,117 to 3,796, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Schitu Duca?
Schitu Duca is in Iași County. Latitude 47.013, longitude 27.757.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schitu Duca?
In Schitu Duca, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 233 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schitu Duca?
In Schitu Duca, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.79 ‰ (2024), ranking 315 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Schitu Duca?
The nearest to Schitu Duca are Comarna (6.6 km), Dobrovăț (6.8 km), Costuleni (8.0 km), Bârnova (11 km), Tomești (11 km).