Coțofănești: population and statistics
Coțofănești has a population of 3,585 (2026) across 66.4 km², or 54.0 people per km². It ranks 1,244 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,585 residents
- 66.4 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Coțofănești ranks No. 57 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.0 ‰ in Coțofănești, compared with an average of 34.3 ‰ in Bacău County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 22 ‰ in Coțofănești, compared with an average of 174 ‰ in Bacău County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Coțofănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Coțofănești in numbers
Where is Coțofănești?
Population of Coțofănești over time
Coțofănești had 3,626 residents in 2016 and 3,585 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,619 |
| 2022 | 3,625 |
| 2023 | 3,600 |
| 2024 | 3,595 |
| 2025 | 3,596 |
| 2026 | 3,585 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,294 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Căiuți, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sascut (9,393 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Coțofănești
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 | Coțofănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 555 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 58 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Coțofănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.89 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,798 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,357 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,434 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,641 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 400.0 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,665 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.6 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 812 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.56 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Coțofănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.0 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,095 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Coțofănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 22 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,081 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.9% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 341 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Coțofănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.2 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,169 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Coțofănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Coțofănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 156 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 291 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Coțofănești
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 trade19 · 23.2%
- Transport and storage11 · 13.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services7 · 8.5%
- Construction6 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing4 · 4.9%
- Real estate4 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 23.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 15.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 13.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 7.3%
- Forestry and logging4 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coțofănești?
Coțofănești has 3,585 residents (2026), ranking 1,244 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Coțofănești?
Coțofănești covers 66.4 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Coțofănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Coțofănești went from 3,626 to 3,585, a change of −1.1%.
Where is Coțofănești?
Coțofănești is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.150, longitude 26.983.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coțofănești?
In Coțofănești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,095 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coțofănești?
In Coțofănești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,081 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Coțofănești?
The nearest to Coțofănești are Căiuți (5.3 km), Sascut (7.4 km), Urechești (7.4 km), Ștefan cel Mare (9.8 km), Valea Seacă (10 km).