Valea Lupului: population and statistics
Valea Lupului has a population of 18,689 (2026) across 10.6 km², or 1,756 people per km². It ranks 117 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +188.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,689 residents
- 10.6 km²
- 1,756 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Valea Lupului ranks No. 5 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.3 ‰ in Valea Lupului, compared with an average of 8.5 ‰ in Iași County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.65 ‰ in Valea Lupului, compared with an average of 3.19 ‰ in Iași County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Valea Lupului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (720 businesses).
Valea Lupului in numbers
Where is Valea Lupului?
Neighbouring localities
- Lețcani5.3 km · 8,204
- Miroslava5.5 km · 35,792
- Rediu6.0 km · 10,607
- Popricani8.1 km · 8,821
- Iași8.3 km · 370,437
- Aroneanu8.8 km · 5,166
- Dumești11 km · 4,921
- Horlești13 km · 3,003
Localities of similar size
Population of Valea Lupului over time
Valea Lupului had 6,473 residents in 2016 and 18,689 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,612 |
| 2022 | 12,839 |
| 2023 | 14,439 |
| 2024 | 16,120 |
| 2025 | 17,565 |
| 2026 | 18,689 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Iași County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Iași County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,490 football pitches.
- Its population density is 19.3 times the national average.
All indicators for Valea Lupului
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 | Valea Lupului | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74.2 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 28 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.3 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 185 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 58 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Lupului | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.84 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,627 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.89 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 193 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,380 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 140 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 394.9 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,716 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.2 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 423 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.94 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 154 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valea Lupului | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.21 km | 3.45 km | 6.17 km | ranked 718 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 384 m³ | 7,241 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 281 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Lupului | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.2 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 88 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.65 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 76 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Lupului | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valea Lupului | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 325 ‰ | 576 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 494 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 760 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Lupului | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.4 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 386 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.34 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,249 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Lupului | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,629 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Lupului | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,061 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Lupului
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 trade908 · 17.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical661 · 12.6%
- Administrative and support services585 · 11.1%
- Information and communication423 · 8.1%
- Construction384 · 7.3%
- Transport and storage384 · 7.3%
- Real estate357 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing347 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)720 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)579 · 11.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities358 · 6.8%
- Real estate activities357 · 6.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy352 · 6.7%
- Office administration and business support activities344 · 6.5%
- Specialised construction activities338 · 6.4%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities300 · 5.7%
- Information service activities290 · 5.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines270 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Lupului?
Valea Lupului has 18,689 residents (2026), ranking 117 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Lupului?
Valea Lupului covers 10.6 km², with a density of 1,756 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Lupului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Lupului went from 6,473 to 18,689, a change of +188.7%.
Where is Valea Lupului?
Valea Lupului is in Iași County. Latitude 47.195, longitude 27.490.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Lupului?
In Valea Lupului, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,162 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Lupului?
In Valea Lupului, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.65 ‰ (2026), ranking 76 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Lupului?
The nearest to Valea Lupului are Lețcani (5.3 km), Miroslava (5.5 km), Rediu (6.0 km), Popricani (8.1 km), Iași (8.3 km).