Ungheni (Iași County): population and statistics
Ungheni has a population of 4,243 (2026) across 46.1 km², or 92.0 people per km². It ranks 977 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,243 residents
- 46.1 km²
- 92 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Ungheni ranks No. 54 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Ungheni, compared with an average of 5.12 ‰ in Iași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 63.3 m² in Ungheni, compared with an average of 48.4 m² in Iași County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Ungheni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Ungheni in numbers
Where is Ungheni?
Neighbouring localities
- Țuțora5.0 km · 2,691
- Holboca9.2 km · 16,381
- Golăiești11 km · 3,923
- Tomești11 km · 14,925
- Aroneanu14 km · 5,166
- Comarna15 km · 5,005
- Iași15 km · 370,437
- Prisăcani17 km · 8,601
Localities of similar size
Population of Ungheni over time
Ungheni had 4,431 residents in 2016 and 4,243 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,284 |
| 2022 | 4,245 |
| 2023 | 4,224 |
| 2024 | 4,212 |
| 2025 | 4,218 |
| 2026 | 4,243 |
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All indicators for Ungheni
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 | Ungheni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 444 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ungheni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.26 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,460 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,695 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,363 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 686 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 556.9 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 870 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.3 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 413 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ungheni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.7 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.12 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,558 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ungheni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 38 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,683 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ungheni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.9 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,859 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ungheni | 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) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ungheni | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 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: Ungheni
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 trade52 · 21.8%
- Transport and storage37 · 15.5%
- Administrative and support services27 · 11.3%
- Construction26 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 8.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 5.0%
- Other service activities12 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 15.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 10.5%
- Construction of buildings23 · 9.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 6.7%
- Office administration and business support activities16 · 6.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering11 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ungheni?
Ungheni has 4,243 residents (2026), ranking 977 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ungheni?
Ungheni covers 46.1 km², with a density of 92 people per km².
Is the population of Ungheni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ungheni went from 4,431 to 4,243, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Ungheni?
Ungheni is in Iași County. Latitude 47.200, longitude 27.783.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ungheni?
In Ungheni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,626 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Ungheni?
In Ungheni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 63.3 m² (2025), ranking 413 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Ungheni?
The nearest to Ungheni are Țuțora (5.0 km), Holboca (9.2 km), Golăiești (11 km), Tomești (11 km), Aroneanu (14 km).