Valea Seacă (Iași County): population and statistics
Valea Seacă has a population of 5,914 (2026) across 35.9 km², or 165 people per km². It ranks 585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,914 residents
- 35.9 km²
- 165 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Valea Seacă ranks No. 32 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.0 ‰ in Valea Seacă, compared with an average of 46.5 ‰ in Iași County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 66.9 m² in Valea Seacă, compared with an average of 48.4 m² in Iași County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Valea Seacă: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Valea Seacă in numbers
Where is Valea Seacă?
Neighbouring localities
- Pașcani5.3 km · 43,302
- Cristești7.0 km · 3,840
- Lespezi7.4 km · 5,965
- Vânători7.6 km · 4,524
- Moțca9.0 km · 5,275
- Hărmănești9.5 km · 2,610
- Tătăruși11 km · 5,122
- Drăgușeni12 km · 2,441
Localities of similar size
Population of Valea Seacă over time
Valea Seacă had 6,176 residents in 2016 and 5,914 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,106 |
| 2022 | 6,058 |
| 2023 | 6,000 |
| 2024 | 5,989 |
| 2025 | 5,963 |
| 2026 | 5,914 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,021 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pașcani (43,302 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Valea Seacă
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 Seacă | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,532 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Seacă | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.04 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 544 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,794 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 512 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 472.4 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,742 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.9 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 257 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.03 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 625 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Seacă | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.0 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,001 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.68 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,795 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Seacă | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Seacă | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Seacă | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Seacă
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 trade38 · 22.1%
- Construction26 · 15.1%
- Transport and storage25 · 14.5%
- Administrative and support services13 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing12 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 5.8%
- Real estate7 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 18.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 14.0%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 12.8%
- Construction of buildings17 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 5.8%
- Civil engineering9 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities7 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Seacă?
Valea Seacă has 5,914 residents (2026), ranking 585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Seacă?
Valea Seacă covers 35.9 km², with a density of 165 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Seacă growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Seacă went from 6,176 to 5,914, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Valea Seacă?
Valea Seacă is in Iași County. Latitude 47.289, longitude 26.679.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Seacă?
In Valea Seacă, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,001 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Valea Seacă?
In Valea Seacă, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 66.9 m² (2025), ranking 257 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Valea Seacă?
The nearest to Valea Seacă are Pașcani (5.3 km), Cristești (7.0 km), Lespezi (7.4 km), Vânători (7.6 km), Moțca (9.0 km).