Bârsănești: population and statistics
Bârsănești has a population of 4,235 (2026) across 70.2 km², or 60.4 people per km². It ranks 983 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,235 residents
- 70.2 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Bârsănești ranks No. 51 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Bârsănești, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 53 ‰ in Bârsănești, compared with an average of 135 ‰ in Bacău County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Bârsănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Bârsănești in numbers
Where is Bârsănești?
Population of Bârsănești over time
Bârsănești had 4,849 residents in 2016 and 4,235 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,499 |
| 2022 | 4,439 |
| 2023 | 4,368 |
| 2024 | 4,324 |
| 2025 | 4,282 |
| 2026 | 4,235 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,826 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Helegiu, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Ocna (11,905 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Bârsănești
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 | Bârsănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bârsănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,773 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,174 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 418.7 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,443 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.7 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 661 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bârsănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.5 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,706 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.71 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bârsănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 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 |
Health
| Indicator | Bârsănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bârsănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 53 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bârsănești
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 trade39 · 20.2%
- Transport and storage26 · 13.5%
- Manufacturing20 · 10.4%
- Construction19 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services18 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.2%
- Other service activities10 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 16.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings17 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.7%
- Civil engineering12 · 6.2%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 4.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities8 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bârsănești?
Bârsănești has 4,235 residents (2026), ranking 983 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bârsănești?
Bârsănești covers 70.2 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Bârsănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bârsănești went from 4,849 to 4,235, a change of −12.7%.
Where is Bârsănești?
Bârsănești is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.333, longitude 26.700.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârsănești?
In Bârsănești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârsănești?
In Bârsănești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 53 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,916 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Bârsănești?
The nearest to Bârsănești are Helegiu (4.3 km), Târgu Trotuș (7.8 km), Livezi (7.8 km), Berzunți (9.0 km), Târgu Ocna (9.1 km).