Helegiu: population and statistics
Helegiu has a population of 5,950 (2026) across 78.5 km², or 75.8 people per km². It ranks 577 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,950 residents
- 78.5 km²
- 76 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Helegiu ranks No. 24 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.3% in Helegiu, compared with an average of 0.7% in Bacău County and 2.0% nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.27 km in Helegiu, compared with an average of 3.43 km in Bacău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Helegiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Helegiu in numbers
Where is Helegiu?
Population of Helegiu over time
Helegiu had 6,774 residents in 2016 and 5,950 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,384 |
| 2022 | 6,301 |
| 2023 | 6,229 |
| 2024 | 6,117 |
| 2025 | 6,029 |
| 2026 | 5,950 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,000 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bârsănești, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Onești (46,776 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Helegiu
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 | Helegiu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,876 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) | 6.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 736 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Helegiu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.27 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,562 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.18 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,487 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,910 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 475 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 489.1 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.5 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,757 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.84 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Helegiu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.6 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,628 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.84 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,684 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Helegiu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 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 | Helegiu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.4 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,467 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.84 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,571 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Helegiu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.17 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Helegiu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,709 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Helegiu
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 trade59 · 23.8%
- Transport and storage41 · 16.5%
- Construction29 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing22 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services20 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 4.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation11 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 20.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 14.9%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 11.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 10.1%
- Construction of buildings23 · 9.3%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 8.1%
- Civil engineering13 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 4.0%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Helegiu?
Helegiu has 5,950 residents (2026), ranking 577 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Helegiu?
Helegiu covers 78.5 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Helegiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Helegiu went from 6,774 to 5,950, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Helegiu?
Helegiu is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.350, longitude 26.750.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Helegiu?
In Helegiu, “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%.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Helegiu?
In Helegiu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.27 km (2025), ranking 2,562 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Helegiu?
The nearest to Helegiu are Bârsănești (4.3 km), Livezi (5.7 km), Răcăciuni (10 km), Sănduleni (10 km), Berzunți (11 km).