Șipote: population and statistics
Șipote has a population of 4,574 (2026) across 90.3 km², or 50.7 people per km². It ranks 874 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,574 residents
- 90.3 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Șipote ranks No. 49 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.7 ‰ in Șipote, compared with an average of 46.5 ‰ in Iași County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.7 ‰ in Șipote, compared with an average of 25.3 ‰ in Iași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Șipote: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Șipote in numbers
Where is Șipote?
Neighbouring localities
- Plugari5.3 km · 3,279
- Fântânele6.8 km · 2,042
- Răuseni9.9 km · 2,364
- Coarnele Caprei10.0 km · 2,794
- Andrieșeni11 km · 3,764
- Prăjeni12 km · 3,202
- Gropnița13 km · 3,225
- Vlădeni13 km · 3,999
Localities of similar size
Population of Șipote over time
Șipote had 5,354 residents in 2016 and 4,574 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,956 |
| 2022 | 4,876 |
| 2023 | 4,791 |
| 2024 | 4,732 |
| 2025 | 4,648 |
| 2026 | 4,574 |
Did you know?
All indicators for Șipote
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 | Șipote | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,707 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șipote | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.23 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,040 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.87 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,773 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,354 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 689 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 514.6 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,261 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.6 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,788 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șipote | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.7 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,926 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.66 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,807 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șipote | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,421 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șipote | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.3 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,781 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.12 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 492 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șipote | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 622 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șipote | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șipote
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 trade41 · 29.3%
- Transport and storage20 · 14.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 10.0%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing12 · 8.6%
- Construction10 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.7%
- Real estate7 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 23.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 19.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 10.0%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 10.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 9.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities7 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șipote?
Șipote has 4,574 residents (2026), ranking 874 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șipote?
Șipote covers 90.3 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Șipote growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șipote went from 5,354 to 4,574, a change of −14.6%.
Where is Șipote?
Șipote is in Iași County. Latitude 47.467, longitude 27.184.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șipote?
In Șipote, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,926 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șipote?
In Șipote, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,707 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Șipote?
The nearest to Șipote are Plugari (5.3 km), Fântânele (6.8 km), Răuseni (9.9 km), Coarnele Caprei (10.0 km), Andrieșeni (11 km).