Dărmănești (Bacău County): population and statistics
Dărmănești has a population of 14,260 (2026) across 272.0 km², or 52.4 people per km². It ranks 162 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,260 residents
- 272.0 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Dărmănești ranks No. 6 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.8 ‰ in Dărmănești, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Bacău County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.21 ‰ in Dărmănești, compared with an average of 1.61 ‰ in Bacău County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Dărmănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (156 businesses).
Dărmănești in numbers
Where is Dărmănești?
Population of Dărmănești over time
Dărmănești had 14,795 residents in 2016 and 14,260 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,543 |
| 2022 | 14,496 |
| 2023 | 14,462 |
| 2024 | 14,420 |
| 2025 | 14,355 |
| 2026 | 14,260 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 38,092 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Comănești (21,898 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Dărmănești
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 | Dărmănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,136 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,791 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.77 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,838 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,587 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,418 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 190 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 379.9 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,846 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.0 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,478 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,712 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.58 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 787 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 131 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 804 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.6 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,578 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dărmănești | 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) | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 191 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 644 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 528 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.3 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,897 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.78 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 909 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,629 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 136 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dărmănești
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 trade219 · 23.6%
- Transport and storage120 · 12.9%
- Manufacturing89 · 9.6%
- Construction87 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services74 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services71 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical48 · 5.2%
- Real estate38 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)156 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)122 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines102 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities85 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities71 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities61 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings53 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)39 · 4.2%
- Real estate activities38 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering33 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dărmănești?
Dărmănești has 14,260 residents (2026), ranking 162 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dărmănești?
Dărmănești covers 272.0 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Dărmănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dărmănești went from 14,795 to 14,260, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Dărmănești?
Dărmănești is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.370, longitude 26.480.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dărmănești?
In Dărmănești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,136 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dărmănești?
In Dărmănești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.21 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,689 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Dărmănești?
The nearest to Dărmănești are Comănești (5.8 km), Dofteana (6.6 km), Poduri (11 km), Berzunți (12 km), Moinești (13 km).