Poduri: population and statistics
Poduri has a population of 7,688 (2026) across 72.6 km², or 106 people per km². It ranks 384 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,688 residents
- 72.6 km²
- 106 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Poduri ranks No. 16 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.01 km in Poduri, compared with an average of 3.26 km in Bacău County and 3.48 km nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.0 ‰ in Poduri, compared with an average of 12.8 ‰ in Bacău County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Poduri: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (62 businesses).
Poduri in numbers
Where is Poduri?
Population of Poduri over time
Poduri had 8,152 residents in 2016 and 7,688 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,951 |
| 2022 | 7,871 |
| 2023 | 7,797 |
| 2024 | 7,752 |
| 2025 | 7,724 |
| 2026 | 7,688 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,174 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moinești (22,332 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Poduri
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 | Poduri | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,993 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poduri | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.34 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,553 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.60 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 692 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,109 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 426 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 404.4 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,618 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.9 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 580 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,409 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Poduri | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.01 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 1,006 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1,005 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poduri | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.3 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.69 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,950 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poduri | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Poduri | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,350 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poduri | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.5 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,198 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Poduri | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.13 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,776 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.13 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,746 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Poduri | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poduri
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 trade82 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage43 · 13.1%
- Administrative and support services31 · 9.5%
- Construction30 · 9.1%
- Other service activities21 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 6.1%
- Manufacturing18 · 5.5%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 18.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 13.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings23 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 7.0%
- Civil engineering18 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 4.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poduri?
Poduri has 7,688 residents (2026), ranking 384 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poduri?
Poduri covers 72.6 km², with a density of 106 people per km².
Is the population of Poduri growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poduri went from 8,152 to 7,688, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Poduri?
Poduri is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.455, longitude 26.560.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poduri?
In Poduri, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.01 km (2025), ranking 1,006 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poduri?
In Poduri, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,350 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Poduri?
The nearest to Poduri are Moinești (5.9 km), Măgirești (6.7 km), Berzunți (8.3 km), Berești-Tazlău (8.3 km), Ardeoani (9.3 km).