Dămienești: population and statistics
Dămienești has a population of 1,748 (2026) across 39.1 km², or 44.7 people per km². It ranks 2,554 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,748 residents
- 39.1 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Dămienești ranks No. 89 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Dămienești, compared with an average of 1.61 ‰ in Bacău County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.3% in Dămienești, compared with an average of 0.7% in Bacău County and 2.0% nationally.
Dămienești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Dămienești in numbers
Where is Dămienești?
Population of Dămienești over time
Dămienești had 1,936 residents in 2016 and 1,748 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,830 |
| 2022 | 1,813 |
| 2023 | 1,796 |
| 2024 | 1,790 |
| 2025 | 1,771 |
| 2026 | 1,748 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,472 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Negri, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Icușești (4,692 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Dămienești
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 | Dămienești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dămienești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.78 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,339 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,089 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 820 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,760 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 469.1 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.5 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,495 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dămienești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.3 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dămienești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dămienești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.0 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,270 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.46 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 447 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dămienești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dămienești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dămienești
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 trade20 · 25.6%
- Transport and storage14 · 17.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 12.8%
- Construction9 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services7 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 6.4%
- Other service activities3 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 19.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 19.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 12.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings6 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 6.4%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dămienești?
Dămienești has 1,748 residents (2026), ranking 2,554 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dămienești?
Dămienești covers 39.1 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Dămienești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dămienești went from 1,936 to 1,748, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Dămienești?
Dămienești is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.733, longitude 26.983.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dămienești?
In Dămienești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Dămienești?
In Dămienești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.3% (2026), ranking 3,029 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Dămienești?
The nearest to Dămienești are Negri (3.9 km), Roșiori (7.8 km), Icușești (8.0 km), Filipești (8.2 km), Prăjești (8.9 km).