Orbeni: population and statistics
Orbeni has a population of 3,750 (2026) across 57.1 km², or 65.7 people per km². It ranks 1,176 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,750 residents
- 57.1 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Orbeni ranks No. 55 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.27 ‰ in Orbeni, compared with an average of 1.28 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 25 ‰ in Orbeni, compared with an average of 174 ‰ in Bacău County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Orbeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Orbeni in numbers
Where is Orbeni?
Population of Orbeni over time
Orbeni had 3,963 residents in 2016 and 3,750 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,834 |
| 2022 | 3,780 |
| 2023 | 3,783 |
| 2024 | 3,782 |
| 2025 | 3,768 |
| 2026 | 3,750 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,999 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Parava, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sascut (9,393 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Orbeni
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 | Orbeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orbeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.93 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,533 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,364 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) | 453.9 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.1 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,080 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Orbeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.29 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 485 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 94 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 872 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orbeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.9 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.07 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,490 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orbeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 25 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,044 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Orbeni | 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) | 47 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 966 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 888 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Orbeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Orbeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Orbeni
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 trade43 · 26.5%
- Transport and storage25 · 15.4%
- Construction13 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services13 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 5.6%
- Manufacturing7 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 19.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 16.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 14.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 6.2%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 6.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings9 · 5.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities6 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orbeni?
Orbeni has 3,750 residents (2026), ranking 1,176 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Orbeni?
Orbeni covers 57.1 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Orbeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Orbeni went from 3,963 to 3,750, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Orbeni?
Orbeni is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.283, longitude 27.017.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Orbeni?
In Orbeni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.27 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,364 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Orbeni?
In Orbeni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,044 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Orbeni?
The nearest to Orbeni are Parava (2.3 km), Valea Seacă (5.7 km), Gura Văii (11 km), Corbasca (12 km), Sascut (12 km).