Găiceana: population and statistics
Găiceana has a population of 2,560 (2026) across 73.8 km², or 34.7 people per km². It ranks 1,873 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,560 residents
- 73.8 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Găiceana ranks No. 74 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.6 ‰ in Găiceana, compared with an average of 34.3 ‰ in Bacău County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Găiceana, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Găiceana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Găiceana in numbers
Where is Găiceana?
Population of Găiceana over time
Găiceana had 2,895 residents in 2016 and 2,560 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,765 |
| 2022 | 2,701 |
| 2023 | 2,665 |
| 2024 | 2,635 |
| 2025 | 2,601 |
| 2026 | 2,560 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,333 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Corbasca (5,300 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Găiceana
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 | Găiceana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,078 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Găiceana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.38 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 594 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.56 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,208 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,204 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,048 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 470.3 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,759 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.9 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,261 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,305 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Găiceana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.6 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,101 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 | Găiceana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 28 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,979 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Găiceana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.5 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,146 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.26 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 794 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Găiceana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Găiceana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 121 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Găiceana
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 trade12 · 30.8%
- Transport and storage7 · 17.9%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 15.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing4 · 10.3%
- Construction3 · 7.7%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Găiceana?
Găiceana has 2,560 residents (2026), ranking 1,873 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Găiceana?
Găiceana covers 73.8 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Găiceana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Găiceana went from 2,895 to 2,560, a change of −11.6%.
Where is Găiceana?
Găiceana is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.333, longitude 27.217.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Găiceana?
In Găiceana, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,101 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Găiceana?
In Găiceana, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Găiceana?
The nearest to Găiceana are Corbasca (6.8 km), Huruiești (7.8 km), Pâncești (8.4 km), Dealu Morii (8.6 km), Vultureni (9.0 km).