Plopana: population and statistics
Plopana has a population of 2,957 (2026) across 57.3 km², or 51.6 people per km². It ranks 1,628 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,957 residents
- 57.3 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Plopana ranks No. 69 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.1% in Plopana, compared with an average of 0.7% in Bacău County and 2.0% nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Plopana, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Plopana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Plopana in numbers
Where is Plopana?
Population of Plopana over time
Plopana had 3,410 residents in 2016 and 2,957 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,211 |
| 2022 | 3,177 |
| 2023 | 3,106 |
| 2024 | 3,043 |
| 2025 | 2,990 |
| 2026 | 2,957 |
Did you know?
- “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.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,021 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Lipova, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dragomirești (4,822 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Plopana
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 | Plopana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,723 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plopana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,303 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,430 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,651 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 483.6 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,600 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.0 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,478 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,720 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plopana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.1 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,031 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,795 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plopana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 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 | Plopana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Plopana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Plopana
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 trade21 · 29.6%
- Construction9 · 12.7%
- Transport and storage8 · 11.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.6%
- Other service activities4 · 5.6%
- Manufacturing3 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 25.4%
- Construction of buildings9 · 12.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 9.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 9.9%
- Real estate activities3 · 4.2%
- Other personal service activities3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plopana?
Plopana has 2,957 residents (2026), ranking 1,628 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Plopana?
Plopana covers 57.3 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Plopana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Plopana went from 3,410 to 2,957, a change of −13.3%.
Where is Plopana?
Plopana is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.683, longitude 27.217.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Plopana?
In Plopana, “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%.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plopana?
In Plopana, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Plopana?
The nearest to Plopana are Lipova (3.9 km), Odobești (6.6 km), Gârceni (9.9 km), Secuieni (11 km), Roșiori (11 km).