Sinești (Iași County): population and statistics
Sinești has a population of 4,209 (2026) across 83.4 km², or 50.5 people per km². It ranks 992 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,209 residents
- 83.4 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Sinești ranks No. 55 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.2 ‰ in Sinești, compared with an average of 46.5 ‰ in Iași County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Sinești, compared with an average of 5.12 ‰ in Iași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Sinești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Sinești in numbers
Where is Sinești?
Neighbouring localities
- Popești7.6 km · 7,150
- Mădârjac8.4 km · 1,596
- Boghicea8.9 km · 2,530
- Stănița9.9 km · 1,896
- Brăești10 km · 3,073
- Lungani11 km · 6,723
- Bâra14 km · 1,850
- Oțeleni14 km · 3,427
Localities of similar size
Population of Sinești over time
Sinești had 4,599 residents in 2016 and 4,209 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,399 |
| 2022 | 4,358 |
| 2023 | 4,308 |
| 2024 | 4,288 |
| 2025 | 4,258 |
| 2026 | 4,209 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,675 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Popești (7,150 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Sinești
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 | Sinești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sinești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.36 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 706 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.66 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,644 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,339 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 390.6 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.5 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.66 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 777 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sinești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.2 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,026 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.71 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sinești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,101 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sinești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.3 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,445 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sinești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sinești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sinești
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 trade29 · 25.4%
- Transport and storage22 · 19.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing11 · 9.6%
- Construction9 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services8 · 7.0%
- Real estate4 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 20.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 17.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 17.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 14.0%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 6.1%
- Forestry and logging6 · 5.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sinești?
Sinești has 4,209 residents (2026), ranking 992 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sinești?
Sinești covers 83.4 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Sinești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sinești went from 4,599 to 4,209, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Sinești?
Sinești is in Iași County. Latitude 47.095, longitude 27.194.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sinești?
In Sinești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,026 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sinești?
In Sinești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,626 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Sinești?
The nearest to Sinești are Popești (7.6 km), Mădârjac (8.4 km), Boghicea (8.9 km), Stănița (9.9 km), Brăești (10 km).