Iana: population and statistics
Iana has a population of 4,086 (2026) across 44.7 km², or 91.4 people per km². It ranks 1,050 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,086 residents
- 44.7 km²
- 91 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Iana ranks No. 21 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Iana, compared with an average of 1.07 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.7 ‰ in Iana, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Iana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Iana in numbers
Where is Iana?
Population of Iana over time
Iana had 4,265 residents in 2016 and 4,086 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,208 |
| 2022 | 4,168 |
| 2023 | 4,159 |
| 2024 | 4,143 |
| 2025 | 4,134 |
| 2026 | 4,086 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,261 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pogana, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zorleni (9,542 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Iana
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 | Iana | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 476 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Iana | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.33 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,384 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.47 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,249 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,631 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,358 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 399.2 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.9 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Iana | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.7 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,926 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.47 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Iana | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 328 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Iana | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.5 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,292 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Iana | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Iana | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Iana
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
- Transport and storage31 · 20.9%
- Wholesale and retail trade30 · 20.3%
- Construction23 · 15.5%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 14.2%
- Manufacturing12 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 5.4%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.4%
- Other service activities6 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 18.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 17.6%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 14.9%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 14.2%
- Construction of buildings20 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 10.1%
- Civil engineering14 · 9.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Iana?
Iana has 4,086 residents (2026), ranking 1,050 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Iana?
Iana covers 44.7 km², with a density of 91 people per km².
Is the population of Iana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Iana went from 4,265 to 4,086, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Iana?
Iana is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.375, longitude 27.563.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Iana?
In Iana, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,826 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Iana?
In Iana, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,926 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Iana?
The nearest to Iana are Pogana (4.4 km), Ibănești (6.0 km), Alexandru Vlahuță (9.4 km), Perieni (9.5 km), Băcani (10 km).