Ciocani: population and statistics
Ciocani has a population of 1,684 (2026) across 39.2 km², or 43.0 people per km². It ranks 2,600 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,684 residents
- 39.2 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Ciocani ranks No. 74 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.9 ‰ in Ciocani, compared with an average of 6.3 ‰ in Vaslui County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Ciocani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Ciocani in numbers
Where is Ciocani?
Population of Ciocani over time
Ciocani had 1,712 residents in 2016 and 1,684 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,671 |
| 2022 | 1,671 |
| 2023 | 1,669 |
| 2024 | 1,689 |
| 2025 | 1,695 |
| 2026 | 1,684 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,490 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârlad (64,938 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Ciocani
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 | Ciocani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 185 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciocani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 701 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,927 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 416.3 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,479 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.3 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,837 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.78 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 724 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciocani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.6 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,698 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.97 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 950 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciocani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 460 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciocani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciocani
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 trade19 · 24.4%
- Transport and storage13 · 16.7%
- Manufacturing7 · 9.0%
- Construction7 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 9.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 6.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 23.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 12.8%
- Construction of buildings7 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 9.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 6.4%
- Civil engineering4 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciocani?
Ciocani has 1,684 residents (2026), ranking 2,600 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciocani?
Ciocani covers 39.2 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Ciocani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciocani went from 1,712 to 1,684, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Ciocani?
Ciocani is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.243, longitude 27.593.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciocani?
In Ciocani, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 185 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ciocani?
In Ciocani, “Existing dwellings” stands at 701 (2025), ranking 2,927 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Ciocani?
The nearest to Ciocani are Bârlad (6.4 km), Perieni (6.5 km), Ivești (6.7 km), Coroiești (8.4 km), Grivița (9.9 km).