Oituz: population and statistics
Oituz has a population of 8,957 (2026) across 202.9 km², or 44.1 people per km². It ranks 312 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,957 residents
- 202.9 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Oituz ranks No. 12 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.1 in Oituz, compared with an average of 2.5 per 10,000 inh. in Bacău County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Oituz, compared with an average of 1.61 ‰ in Bacău County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Oituz: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (96 businesses).
Oituz in numbers
Where is Oituz?
Population of Oituz over time
Oituz had 9,518 residents in 2016 and 8,957 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,183 |
| 2022 | 9,116 |
| 2023 | 9,116 |
| 2024 | 9,097 |
| 2025 | 9,035 |
| 2026 | 8,957 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,419 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pârgărești, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Onești (46,776 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Oituz
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 | Oituz | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oituz | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.24 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,199 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.45 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,261 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,865 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 299 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 431.5 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,270 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.5 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 904 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.56 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 823 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oituz | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.99 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 743 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 90 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 881 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oituz | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.5 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,020 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,376 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oituz | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Oituz | 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) | 30 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 690 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Oituz | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.9 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,422 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.23 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,504 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Oituz | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Oituz | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,061 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Oituz
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 trade127 · 19.6%
- Transport and storage97 · 15.0%
- Construction71 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services59 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing53 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services48 · 7.4%
- Other service activities35 · 5.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)96 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)80 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines78 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities64 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities64 · 9.9%
- Construction of buildings53 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities44 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities34 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering30 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities28 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oituz?
Oituz has 8,957 residents (2026), ranking 312 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oituz?
Oituz covers 202.9 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Oituz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oituz went from 9,518 to 8,957, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Oituz?
Oituz is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.200, longitude 26.617.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oituz?
In Oituz, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,061 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oituz?
In Oituz, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,669 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Oituz?
The nearest to Oituz are Pârgărești (5.3 km), Bogdănești (5.5 km), Mănăstirea Cașin (7.8 km), Târgu Trotuș (8.4 km), Târgu Ocna (8.9 km).