Pâncești (Bacău County): population and statistics
Pâncești has a population of 4,136 (2026) across 70.5 km², or 58.7 people per km². It ranks 1,024 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,136 residents
- 70.5 km²
- 59 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Pâncești ranks No. 53 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.05 km in Pâncești, compared with an average of 2.07 km in Bacău County and 3.05 km nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.4% in Pâncești, compared with an average of 0.7% in Bacău County and 2.0% nationally.
Pâncești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Pâncești in numbers
Where is Pâncești?
Population of Pâncești over time
Pâncești had 4,430 residents in 2016 and 4,136 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,299 |
| 2022 | 4,260 |
| 2023 | 4,215 |
| 2024 | 4,184 |
| 2025 | 4,165 |
| 2026 | 4,136 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,870 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Horgești, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cleja (6,613 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Pâncești
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 | Pâncești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pâncești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.98 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,288 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,792 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,154 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 433.3 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,241 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.2 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,831 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pâncești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.3 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,894 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.21 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,385 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pâncești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pâncești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.3 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 925 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.05 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,689 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pâncești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 508 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pâncești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pâncești
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 trade38 · 26.8%
- Transport and storage22 · 15.5%
- Construction12 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services12 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing11 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 4.9%
- Information and communication6 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 21.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings9 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.2%
- Postal and courier activities6 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pâncești?
Pâncești has 4,136 residents (2026), ranking 1,024 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pâncești?
Pâncești covers 70.5 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Pâncești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pâncești went from 4,430 to 4,136, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Pâncești?
Pâncești is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.365, longitude 27.117.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pâncești?
In Pâncești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.05 km (2025), ranking 1,689 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Pâncești?
In Pâncești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.4% (2026), ranking 2,971 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Pâncești?
The nearest to Pâncești are Horgești (6.3 km), Găiceana (8.4 km), Corbasca (9.9 km), Gioseni (10 km), Parava (12 km).