Banca: population and statistics
Banca has a population of 5,208 (2026) across 104.5 km², or 49.8 people per km². It ranks 696 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,208 residents
- 104.5 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Banca ranks No. 10 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 4.2 m³ in Banca, compared with an average of 20.6 m³ in Vaslui County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Banca, compared with an average of 1.07 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Banca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Banca in numbers
Where is Banca?
Population of Banca over time
Banca had 5,845 residents in 2016 and 5,208 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,466 |
| 2022 | 5,348 |
| 2023 | 5,224 |
| 2024 | 5,227 |
| 2025 | 5,228 |
| 2026 | 5,208 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaslui County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,634 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Băcani, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zorleni (9,542 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Banca
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 | Banca | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 785 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Banca | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.02 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,605 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,564 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 606 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 492.3 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.6 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,369 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,868 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Banca | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.57 km | 2.38 km | 6.17 km | ranked 868 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 71 m³ | 1,771 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 911 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Banca | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.3 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,321 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,588 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Banca | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 269 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 243 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Banca | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32 ‰ | 145 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,030 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,104 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Banca | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 4.2 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,567 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Banca | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Banca | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Banca
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 trade70 · 20.1%
- Transport and storage54 · 15.5%
- Construction32 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing31 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services27 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 7.2%
- Other service activities19 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 14.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 12.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities32 · 9.2%
- Construction of buildings30 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 8.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services26 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 7.2%
- Civil engineering18 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of food products16 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Banca?
Banca has 5,208 residents (2026), ranking 696 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Banca?
Banca covers 104.5 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Banca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Banca went from 5,845 to 5,208, a change of −10.9%.
Where is Banca?
Banca is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.347, longitude 27.786.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Banca?
In Banca, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 4.2 m³ (2025), ranking 2,567 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Banca?
In Banca, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,868 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Banca?
The nearest to Banca are Băcani (8.7 km), Zorleni (9.7 km), Dodești (9.9 km), Viișoara (11 km), Bogdănești (11 km).