Nicolae Bălcescu (Bacău County): population and statistics
Nicolae Bălcescu has a population of 10,009 (2026) across 58.0 km², or 172 people per km². It ranks 265 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,009 residents
- 58.0 km²
- 172 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Nicolae Bălcescu ranks No. 10 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.0 in Nicolae Bălcescu, compared with an average of 2.5 per 10,000 inh. in Bacău County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.2% in Nicolae Bălcescu, compared with an average of 0.7% in Bacău County and 2.0% nationally.
Nicolae Bălcescu: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (133 businesses).
Nicolae Bălcescu in numbers
Where is Nicolae Bălcescu?
Population of Nicolae Bălcescu over time
Nicolae Bălcescu had 10,089 residents in 2016 and 10,009 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,131 |
| 2022 | 10,047 |
| 2023 | 10,016 |
| 2024 | 10,000 |
| 2025 | 10,001 |
| 2026 | 10,009 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,126 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Faraoani, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bacău (182,980 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Nicolae Bălcescu
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 | Nicolae Bălcescu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.10 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,229 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,619 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 340 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 361.6 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,956 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.6 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,014 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.10 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 604 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.46 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 582 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 173 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 713 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.3 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,425 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.20 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 770 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 862 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,154 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.7 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,360 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.07 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 842 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.10 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,084 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nicolae Bălcescu
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 trade167 · 19.2%
- Construction142 · 16.4%
- Transport and storage113 · 13.0%
- Administrative and support services81 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing74 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical65 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services46 · 5.3%
- Real estate41 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities133 · 15.3%
- Construction of buildings115 · 13.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)112 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines105 · 12.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)104 · 12.0%
- Civil engineering72 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities54 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities43 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities41 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities39 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nicolae Bălcescu?
Nicolae Bălcescu has 10,009 residents (2026), ranking 265 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nicolae Bălcescu?
Nicolae Bălcescu covers 58.0 km², with a density of 172 people per km².
Is the population of Nicolae Bălcescu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nicolae Bălcescu went from 10,089 to 10,009, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Nicolae Bălcescu?
Nicolae Bălcescu is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.465, longitude 26.886.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nicolae Bălcescu?
In Nicolae Bălcescu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.0 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,084 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Nicolae Bălcescu?
In Nicolae Bălcescu, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.2% (2026), ranking 3,073 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Nicolae Bălcescu?
The nearest to Nicolae Bălcescu are Faraoani (3.7 km), Sărata (4.7 km), Tamași (7.7 km), Cleja (8.0 km), Luizi-Călugăra (8.1 km).