Glăvănești: population and statistics
Glăvănești has a population of 2,880 (2026) across 67.2 km², or 42.9 people per km². It ranks 1,663 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,880 residents
- 67.2 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Glăvănești ranks No. 71 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Glăvănești, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.8 ‰ in Glăvănești, compared with an average of 34.3 ‰ in Bacău County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Glăvănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (18 businesses).
Glăvănești in numbers
Where is Glăvănești?
Population of Glăvănești over time
Glăvănești had 3,382 residents in 2016 and 2,880 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,148 |
| 2022 | 3,082 |
| 2023 | 3,011 |
| 2024 | 2,975 |
| 2025 | 2,933 |
| 2026 | 2,880 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,413 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dealu Morii, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Podu Turcului (4,499 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Glăvănești
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 | Glăvănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Glăvănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.15 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,731 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,535 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,472 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533.0 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,070 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Glăvănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.8 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,919 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.39 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,244 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Glăvănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Glăvănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.7 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 908 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.03 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 653 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Glăvănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Glăvănești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Glăvănești
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 trade24 · 28.2%
- Transport and storage18 · 21.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 12.9%
- Construction10 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 4.7%
- Other service activities4 · 4.7%
- Administrative and support services3 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 21.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 18.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 17.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 12.9%
- Civil engineering9 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 10.6%
- Construction of buildings8 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glăvănești?
Glăvănești has 2,880 residents (2026), ranking 1,663 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Glăvănești?
Glăvănești covers 67.2 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Glăvănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Glăvănești went from 3,382 to 2,880, a change of −14.8%.
Where is Glăvănești?
Glăvănești is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.250, longitude 27.383.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Glăvănești?
In Glăvănești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Glăvănești?
In Glăvănești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,919 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Glăvănești?
The nearest to Glăvănești are Dealu Morii (7.5 km), Podu Turcului (7.5 km), Motoșeni (8.1 km), Boghești (9.4 km), Coroiești (10 km).