Odobești (Bacău County): population and statistics
Odobești has a population of 2,292 (2026) across 43.6 km², or 52.5 people per km². It ranks 2,080 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,292 residents
- 43.6 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Odobești ranks No. 81 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.5 ‰ in Odobești, compared with an average of 20.9 ‰ in Bacău County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.1% in Odobești, compared with an average of 0.7% in Bacău County and 2.0% nationally.
Odobești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Odobești in numbers
Where is Odobești?
Population of Odobești over time
Odobești had 2,462 residents in 2016 and 2,292 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,405 |
| 2022 | 2,385 |
| 2023 | 2,375 |
| 2024 | 2,360 |
| 2025 | 2,337 |
| 2026 | 2,292 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% 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 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,112 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Secuieni, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oniceni (3,668 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Odobești
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 | Odobești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.5 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 66 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Odobești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.31 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,378 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,086 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,282 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 473.8 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.1 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,543 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.87 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,240 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Odobești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.5 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,886 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,164 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Odobești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,098 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Odobești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Odobești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Odobești
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 trade16 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage13 · 21.3%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing5 · 8.2%
- Construction5 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 4.9%
- Administrative and support services3 · 4.9%
- Other service activities3 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 19.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 19.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 13.1%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 11.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings4 · 6.6%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Odobești?
Odobești has 2,292 residents (2026), ranking 2,080 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Odobești?
Odobești covers 43.6 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Odobești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Odobești went from 2,462 to 2,292, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Odobești?
Odobești is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.673, longitude 27.131.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Odobești?
In Odobești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 66 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Odobești?
In Odobești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.1% (2026), ranking 3,098 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Odobești?
The nearest to Odobești are Secuieni (4.5 km), Plopana (6.6 km), Roșiori (6.9 km), Traian (8.9 km), Lipova (9.2 km).