Strunga: population and statistics
Strunga has a population of 3,909 (2026) across 66.3 km², or 58.9 people per km². It ranks 1,113 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,909 residents
- 66.3 km²
- 59 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Strunga ranks No. 60 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.1 ‰ in Strunga, compared with an average of 7.7 ‰ in Iași County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 37 ‰ in Strunga, compared with an average of 189 ‰ in Iași County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Strunga: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Strunga in numbers
Where is Strunga?
Neighbouring localities
- Ion Neculce5.5 km · 5,792
- Butea7.1 km · 4,092
- Târgu Frumos7.4 km · 13,463
- Heleșteni8.4 km · 2,392
- Costești8.6 km · 1,754
- Alexandru I. Cuza8.8 km · 2,726
- Brăești10 km · 3,073
- Hălăucești11 km · 5,481
Localities of similar size
Population of Strunga over time
Strunga had 4,450 residents in 2016 and 3,909 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,156 |
| 2022 | 4,073 |
| 2023 | 4,039 |
| 2024 | 3,983 |
| 2025 | 3,949 |
| 2026 | 3,909 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,289 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ion Neculce, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Frumos (13,463 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Strunga
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 | Strunga | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Strunga | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.91 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,536 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.07 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 537 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,974 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 984 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 505.0 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,355 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.1 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,427 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.81 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 420 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Strunga | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.2 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.53 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Strunga | 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) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Strunga | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.1 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,107 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,322 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Strunga | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Strunga | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 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: Strunga
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 trade49 · 20.3%
- Construction30 · 12.4%
- Transport and storage29 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services25 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing18 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 7.1%
- Real estate16 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 17.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 16.6%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings22 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 8.3%
- Real estate activities16 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Strunga?
Strunga has 3,909 residents (2026), ranking 1,113 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Strunga?
Strunga covers 66.3 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Strunga growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Strunga went from 4,450 to 3,909, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Strunga?
Strunga is in Iași County. Latitude 47.157, longitude 26.952.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Strunga?
In Strunga, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,830 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Strunga?
In Strunga, “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 Strunga?
The nearest to Strunga are Ion Neculce (5.5 km), Butea (7.1 km), Târgu Frumos (7.4 km), Heleșteni (8.4 km), Costești (8.6 km).