Ardeoani: population and statistics
Ardeoani has a population of 2,294 (2026) across 27.6 km², or 83.2 people per km². It ranks 2,078 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,294 residents
- 27.6 km²
- 83 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Ardeoani ranks No. 80 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Ardeoani, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.6% in Ardeoani, compared with an average of 0.7% in Bacău County and 2.0% nationally.
Ardeoani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Ardeoani in numbers
Where is Ardeoani?
Population of Ardeoani over time
Ardeoani had 2,494 residents in 2016 and 2,294 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,360 |
| 2022 | 2,322 |
| 2023 | 2,302 |
| 2024 | 2,302 |
| 2025 | 2,289 |
| 2026 | 2,294 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,861 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Măgirești (3,893 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Ardeoani
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 | Ardeoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 593 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ardeoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.15 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,731 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.74 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,102 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,031 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,383 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 449.4 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,026 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.5 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 676 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.87 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,240 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ardeoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.0 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,062 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,510 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ardeoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ardeoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.5 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,770 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ardeoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ardeoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ardeoani
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 trade31 · 22.5%
- Construction16 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage15 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing9 · 6.5%
- Other service activities8 · 5.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 10.9%
- Civil engineering13 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings12 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 6.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ardeoani?
Ardeoani has 2,294 residents (2026), ranking 2,078 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ardeoani?
Ardeoani covers 27.6 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Ardeoani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ardeoani went from 2,494 to 2,294, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Ardeoani?
Ardeoani is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.533, longitude 26.600.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ardeoani?
In Ardeoani, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Ardeoani?
In Ardeoani, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 2,803 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Ardeoani?
The nearest to Ardeoani are Măgirești (5.5 km), Solonț (6.6 km), Scorțeni (6.8 km), Pârjol (7.0 km), Berești-Tazlău (9.0 km).