Ivănești: population and statistics
Ivănești has a population of 3,807 (2026) across 81.6 km², or 46.6 people per km². It ranks 1,153 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,807 residents
- 81.6 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Ivănești ranks No. 26 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 1.1 m³ in Ivănești, compared with an average of 20.6 m³ in Vaslui County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Ivănești, compared with an average of 1.20 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Ivănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Ivănești in numbers
Where is Ivănești?
Population of Ivănești over time
Ivănești had 4,466 residents in 2016 and 3,807 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,151 |
| 2022 | 4,033 |
| 2023 | 3,969 |
| 2024 | 3,911 |
| 2025 | 3,853 |
| 2026 | 3,807 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,431 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cozmești, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Negrești (9,659 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Ivănești
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 | Ivănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ivănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.10 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,593 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,193 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,104 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 863 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 552.7 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 898 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.0 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,293 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ivănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.6 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,933 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ivănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 432 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ivănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1.1 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,632 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ivănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 425 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ivănești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ivănești
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 trade30 · 25.2%
- Transport and storage15 · 12.6%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 10.9%
- Construction12 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.6%
- Other service activities9 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.7%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 12.6%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 10.1%
- Construction of buildings11 · 9.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 5.0%
- Other personal service activities6 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 4.2%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ivănești?
Ivănești has 3,807 residents (2026), ranking 1,153 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ivănești?
Ivănești covers 81.6 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Ivănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ivănești went from 4,466 to 3,807, a change of −14.8%.
Where is Ivănești?
Ivănești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.654, longitude 27.449.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ivănești?
In Ivănești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1.1 m³ (2025), ranking 2,632 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ivănești?
In Ivănești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Ivănești?
The nearest to Ivănești are Cozmești (8.7 km), Pungești (8.7 km), Dragomirești (8.7 km), Delești (8.9 km), Poienești (11 km).