Mărgineni (Bacău County): population and statistics
Mărgineni has a population of 10,643 (2026) across 83.8 km², or 127 people per km². It ranks 230 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,643 residents
- 83.8 km²
- 127 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Mărgineni ranks No. 9 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Mărgineni, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.3% in Mărgineni, compared with an average of 0.7% in Bacău County and 2.0% nationally.
Mărgineni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (194 businesses).
Mărgineni in numbers
Where is Mărgineni?
Population of Mărgineni over time
Mărgineni had 9,871 residents in 2016 and 10,643 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,228 |
| 2022 | 10,278 |
| 2023 | 10,335 |
| 2024 | 10,376 |
| 2025 | 10,549 |
| 2026 | 10,643 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,734 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Hemeiuș, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bacău (182,980 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Mărgineni
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 | Mărgineni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.1 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 187 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.2 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 416 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mărgineni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.59 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,899 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.76 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 396 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,601 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 231 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 432.3 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.9 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 437 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.76 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 278 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mărgineni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.47 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 280 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 362 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 311 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mărgineni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.5 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 609 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 877 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mărgineni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 138 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 660 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mărgineni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 777 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 416 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mărgineni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.4 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,894 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.61 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,417 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mărgineni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mărgineni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,859 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mărgineni
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 trade268 · 21.0%
- Transport and storage162 · 12.7%
- Construction112 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services108 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical105 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing98 · 7.7%
- Other service activities67 · 5.3%
- Accommodation and food services66 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)194 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)160 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines136 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities105 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities95 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings70 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities65 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities59 · 4.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy52 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities49 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mărgineni?
Mărgineni has 10,643 residents (2026), ranking 230 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mărgineni?
Mărgineni covers 83.8 km², with a density of 127 people per km².
Is the population of Mărgineni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mărgineni went from 9,871 to 10,643, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Mărgineni?
Mărgineni is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.595, longitude 26.784.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărgineni?
In Mărgineni, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Mărgineni?
In Mărgineni, “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%.
Which localities border Mărgineni?
The nearest to Mărgineni are Hemeiuș (5.6 km), Măgura (6.3 km), Gârleni (8.1 km), Luizi-Călugăra (8.3 km), Strugari (8.7 km).