Ghimeș-Făget: population and statistics
Ghimeș-Făget has a population of 4,679 (2026) across 164.3 km², or 28.5 people per km². It ranks 841 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,679 residents
- 164.3 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Ghimeș-Făget ranks No. 40 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.21 ‰ in Ghimeș-Făget, compared with an average of 1.28 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Ghimeș-Făget, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Ghimeș-Făget: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (57 businesses).
Ghimeș-Făget in numbers
Where is Ghimeș-Făget?
Population of Ghimeș-Făget over time
Ghimeș-Făget had 4,910 residents in 2016 and 4,679 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,746 |
| 2022 | 4,749 |
| 2023 | 4,704 |
| 2024 | 4,685 |
| 2025 | 4,690 |
| 2026 | 4,679 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,014 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lunca de Jos, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bălan (7,129 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Ghimeș-Făget
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 | Ghimeș-Făget | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,794 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghimeș-Făget | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.49 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,153 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,402 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,075 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 884 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 443.5 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.9 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,751 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghimeș-Făget | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.2 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,825 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghimeș-Făget | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,093 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ghimeș-Făget | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 882 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,154 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghimeș-Făget | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.0 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,224 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ghimeș-Făget | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 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) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghimeș-Făget | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 197 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 123 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghimeș-Făget
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 trade79 · 26.0%
- Manufacturing46 · 15.1%
- Transport and storage43 · 14.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31 · 10.2%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 8.2%
- Construction16 · 5.3%
- Administrative and support services16 · 5.3%
- Other service activities14 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 18.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 17.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 11.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)33 · 10.9%
- Forestry and logging30 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 7.6%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 5.3%
- Accommodation11 · 3.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods10 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghimeș-Făget?
Ghimeș-Făget has 4,679 residents (2026), ranking 841 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghimeș-Făget?
Ghimeș-Făget covers 164.3 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Ghimeș-Făget growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghimeș-Făget went from 4,910 to 4,679, a change of −4.7%.
Where is Ghimeș-Făget?
Ghimeș-Făget is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.583, longitude 26.067.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghimeș-Făget?
In Ghimeș-Făget, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.21 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,402 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghimeș-Făget?
In Ghimeș-Făget, “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 Ghimeș-Făget?
The nearest to Ghimeș-Făget are Lunca de Jos (5.5 km), Palanca (6.7 km), Lunca de Sus (11 km), Brusturoasa (13 km), Agăș (16 km).