Ivești (Vaslui County): population and statistics
Ivești has a population of 2,563 (2026) across 34.6 km², or 74.1 people per km². It ranks 1,872 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,563 residents
- 34.6 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Ivești ranks No. 52 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.9 ‰ in Ivești, compared with an average of 31.0 ‰ in Vaslui County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 404.6 ‰ in Ivești, compared with an average of 375.3 ‰ in Vaslui County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Ivești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Ivești in numbers
Where is Ivești?
Population of Ivești over time
Ivești had 2,776 residents in 2016 and 2,563 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,634 |
| 2022 | 2,614 |
| 2023 | 2,569 |
| 2024 | 2,566 |
| 2025 | 2,575 |
| 2026 | 2,563 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,843 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pogonești, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Podu Turcului (4,499 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Ivești
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 | Ivești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ivești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.92 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 753 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,864 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,037 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,370 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 404.6 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ivești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.6 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.56 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ivești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ivești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.9 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 575 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ivești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ivești | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ivești
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 trade35 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage31 · 19.0%
- Administrative and support services19 · 11.7%
- Construction18 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing15 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 17.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 17.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 13.5%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 11.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 11.0%
- Construction of buildings14 · 8.6%
- Civil engineering13 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 4.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ivești?
Ivești has 2,563 residents (2026), ranking 1,872 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ivești?
Ivești covers 34.6 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Ivești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ivești went from 2,776 to 2,563, a change of −7.7%.
Where is Ivești?
Ivești is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.194, longitude 27.542.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ivești?
In Ivești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,666 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ivești?
In Ivești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 404.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,614 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Ivești?
The nearest to Ivești are Pogonești (4.4 km), Ciocani (6.7 km), Podu Turcului (7.4 km), Tutova (8.0 km), Bârlad (10.0 km).