Motoșeni: population and statistics
Motoșeni has a population of 2,932 (2026) across 104.6 km², or 28.0 people per km². It ranks 1,634 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,932 residents
- 104.6 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Motoșeni ranks No. 70 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.34 km in Motoșeni, compared with an average of 3.43 km in Bacău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Motoșeni, compared with an average of 1.61 ‰ in Bacău County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Motoșeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Motoșeni in numbers
Where is Motoșeni?
Population of Motoșeni over time
Motoșeni had 3,463 residents in 2016 and 2,932 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,194 |
| 2022 | 3,106 |
| 2023 | 3,083 |
| 2024 | 3,028 |
| 2025 | 2,952 |
| 2026 | 2,932 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,650 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Coroiești, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Podu Turcului (4,499 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Motoșeni
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 | Motoșeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 799 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 425 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Motoșeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,716 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,303 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,702 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,255 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 580.5 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 32.5 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,094 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Motoșeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.7 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,692 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.05 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Motoșeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Motoșeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Motoșeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Motoșeni
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 trade32 · 27.8%
- Transport and storage16 · 13.9%
- Construction11 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing10 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services10 · 8.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 23.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 13.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 13.0%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 9.6%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings9 · 7.8%
- Civil engineering9 · 7.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 5.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Motoșeni?
Motoșeni has 2,932 residents (2026), ranking 1,634 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Motoșeni?
Motoșeni covers 104.6 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Motoșeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Motoșeni went from 3,463 to 2,932, a change of −15.3%.
Where is Motoșeni?
Motoșeni is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.318, longitude 27.420.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Motoșeni?
In Motoșeni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.34 km (2025), ranking 2,716 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Motoșeni?
In Motoșeni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Motoșeni?
The nearest to Motoșeni are Coroiești (7.4 km), Glăvănești (8.1 km), Pogana (11 km), Dealu Morii (11 km), Iana (13 km).