Măgirești: population and statistics
Măgirești has a population of 3,893 (2026) across 33.2 km², or 117 people per km². It ranks 1,119 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,893 residents
- 33.2 km²
- 117 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Măgirești ranks No. 54 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Măgirești, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 50 ‰ in Măgirești, compared with an average of 135 ‰ in Bacău County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Măgirești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Măgirești in numbers
Where is Măgirești?
Population of Măgirești over time
Măgirești had 4,364 residents in 2016 and 3,893 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,179 |
| 2022 | 4,129 |
| 2023 | 4,073 |
| 2024 | 4,000 |
| 2025 | 3,934 |
| 2026 | 3,893 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,647 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moinești (22,332 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Măgirești
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 | Măgirești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Măgirești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.50 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,146 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.85 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 383 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,720 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,234 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 441.8 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,128 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.3 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 545 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.54 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 833 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Măgirești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.4 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,782 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.80 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Măgirești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Măgirești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.7 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,015 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.16 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,292 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Măgirești | 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) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Măgirești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Măgirești
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 trade38 · 24.8%
- Transport and storage23 · 15.0%
- Construction17 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services15 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing9 · 5.9%
- Other service activities8 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 20.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 17.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 13.7%
- Construction of buildings17 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 9.8%
- Civil engineering10 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Măgirești?
Măgirești has 3,893 residents (2026), ranking 1,119 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Măgirești?
Măgirești covers 33.2 km², with a density of 117 people per km².
Is the population of Măgirești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Măgirești went from 4,364 to 3,893, a change of −10.8%.
Where is Măgirești?
Măgirești is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.512, longitude 26.535.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măgirești?
In Măgirești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măgirești?
In Măgirești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,959 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Măgirești?
The nearest to Măgirești are Moinești (4.3 km), Solonț (4.4 km), Ardeoani (5.5 km), Poduri (6.7 km), Zemeș (11 km).