Balcani: population and statistics
Balcani has a population of 7,273 (2026) across 113.3 km², or 64.2 people per km². It ranks 415 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,273 residents
- 113.3 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Balcani ranks No. 18 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.03 km in Balcani, compared with an average of 2.07 km in Bacău County and 3.05 km nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.0 ‰ in Balcani, compared with an average of 34.3 ‰ in Bacău County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Balcani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Balcani in numbers
Where is Balcani?
Neighbouring localities
- Pârjol6.7 km · 5,800
- Cândești8.8 km · 3,890
- Blăgești9.4 km · 7,686
- Solonț9.6 km · 3,200
- Zemeș11 km · 4,399
- Ardeoani12 km · 2,294
- Rediu12 km · 5,118
- Scorțeni13 km · 2,809
All localities in Bacău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Balcani over time
Balcani had 8,131 residents in 2016 and 7,273 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,750 |
| 2022 | 7,649 |
| 2023 | 7,534 |
| 2024 | 7,466 |
| 2025 | 7,402 |
| 2026 | 7,273 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,867 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pârjol, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Buhuși (21,134 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Balcani
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 | Balcani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,087 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Balcani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.37 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,666 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,239 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,159 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 412 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 434.3 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,227 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.4 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,677 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Balcani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.0 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,083 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.96 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,588 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Balcani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Balcani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.03 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,695 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Balcani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,771 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,095 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Balcani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Balcani
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 trade36 · 28.6%
- Transport and storage18 · 14.3%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 13.5%
- Construction13 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing8 · 6.3%
- Other service activities6 · 4.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 4.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 22.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 13.5%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 13.5%
- Construction of buildings12 · 9.5%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 7.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.6%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.0%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods5 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balcani?
Balcani has 7,273 residents (2026), ranking 415 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Balcani?
Balcani covers 113.3 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Balcani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Balcani went from 8,131 to 7,273, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Balcani?
Balcani is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.633, longitude 26.550.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balcani?
In Balcani, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.03 km (2025), ranking 1,695 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balcani?
In Balcani, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,083 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Balcani?
The nearest to Balcani are Pârjol (6.7 km), Cândești (8.8 km), Blăgești (9.4 km), Solonț (9.6 km), Zemeș (11 km).