Hemeiuș: population and statistics
Hemeiuș has a population of 7,832 (2026) across 27.9 km², or 280 people per km². It ranks 378 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +42.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,832 residents
- 27.9 km²
- 280 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Hemeiuș ranks No. 15 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 60.1 ‰ in Hemeiuș, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Bacău County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.49 ‰ in Hemeiuș, compared with an average of 1.56 ‰ in Bacău County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Hemeiuș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (197 businesses).
Hemeiuș in numbers
Where is Hemeiuș?
Population of Hemeiuș over time
Hemeiuș had 5,517 residents in 2016 and 7,832 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,429 |
| 2022 | 6,600 |
| 2023 | 6,849 |
| 2024 | 7,194 |
| 2025 | 7,544 |
| 2026 | 7,832 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bacău County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Bacău County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,915 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Hemeiuș
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 | Hemeiuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60.1 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 44 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.4 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,090 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hemeiuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.18 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,210 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.49 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 58 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,695 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 324 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 471.8 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,748 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.4 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 219 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.49 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 26 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hemeiuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.69 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 208 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 514 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 146 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hemeiuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.7 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 173 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.70 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 602 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hemeiuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 300 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 169 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hemeiuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 174 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 670 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 858 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hemeiuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.5 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,292 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Hemeiuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.13 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,110 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hemeiuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hemeiuș
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 trade269 · 19.7%
- Transport and storage166 · 12.1%
- Administrative and support services132 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical127 · 9.3%
- Construction118 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing106 · 7.7%
- Other service activities70 · 5.1%
- Accommodation and food services68 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)197 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)167 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines130 · 9.5%
- Specialised construction activities108 · 7.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities98 · 7.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy70 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings66 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities65 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities60 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities59 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hemeiuș?
Hemeiuș has 7,832 residents (2026), ranking 378 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hemeiuș?
Hemeiuș covers 27.9 km², with a density of 280 people per km².
Is the population of Hemeiuș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hemeiuș went from 5,517 to 7,832, a change of +42.0%.
Where is Hemeiuș?
Hemeiuș is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.617, longitude 26.850.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hemeiuș?
In Hemeiuș, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 60.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 44 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hemeiuș?
In Hemeiuș, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.49 ‰ (2025), ranking 26 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Hemeiuș?
The nearest to Hemeiuș are Itești (3.9 km), Mărgineni (5.6 km), Bacău (6.3 km), Măgura (6.5 km), Gârleni (6.7 km).