Ibănești (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Ibănești has a population of 1,444 (2026) across 43.2 km², or 33.4 people per km². It ranks 2,775 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,444 residents
- 43.2 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Ibănești ranks No. 83 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 2.8 m³ in Ibănești, compared with an average of 20.6 m³ in Vaslui County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 38.8 ‰ in Ibănești, compared with an average of 19.0 ‰ in Vaslui County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Ibănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Ibănești in numbers
Where is Ibănești?
Population of Ibănești over time
Ibănești had 1,588 residents in 2016 and 1,444 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,508 |
| 2022 | 1,493 |
| 2023 | 1,460 |
| 2024 | 1,443 |
| 2025 | 1,426 |
| 2026 | 1,444 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,056 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Alexandru Vlahuță, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Iana (4,086 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Ibănești
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 | Ibănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 122 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.2 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 315 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ibănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.15 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,585 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 674 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,958 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 466.8 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.9 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ibănești | 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) | 1.39 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,244 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ibănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 346 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ibănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2.8 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,594 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Ibănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ibănești
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 trade16 · 24.6%
- Construction9 · 13.8%
- Transport and storage8 · 12.3%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing5 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services5 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 4.6%
- Real estate3 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 15.4%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 12.3%
- Construction of buildings7 · 10.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 10.8%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 10.8%
- Civil engineering5 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities3 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ibănești?
Ibănești has 1,444 residents (2026), ranking 2,775 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ibănești?
Ibănești covers 43.2 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Ibănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ibănești went from 1,588 to 1,444, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Ibănești?
Ibănești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.421, longitude 27.603.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ibănești?
In Ibănești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 2.8 m³ (2025), ranking 2,594 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ibănești?
In Ibănești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 122 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Ibănești?
The nearest to Ibănești are Alexandru Vlahuță (3.4 km), Bogdănița (5.2 km), Iana (6.0 km), Bogdănești (9.7 km), Pogana (10 km).