Iaşi Population 2026
Iaşi has a population of 378,954, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Iași County. Roughly 2.0% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 5.0× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
378,954
Rank in Romania
#2
Coordinates
47.17°N, 27.60°E
~66 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
325 km
202 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Iași County
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Paşcani | 45,000 | #42 |
Cities near Iaşi
FAQ
What is the population of Iaşi?
Iaşi has a population of 378,954 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Iaşi in?
Iaşi is located in Iași County, Romania.
Is Iaşi the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 325 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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