Răchitoasa: population and statistics
Răchitoasa has a population of 4,241 (2026) across 117.2 km², or 36.2 people per km². It ranks 980 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,241 residents
- 117.2 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Răchitoasa ranks No. 50 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 35.6 m² in Răchitoasa, compared with an average of 49.1 m² in Bacău County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Răchitoasa, compared with an average of 1.61 ‰ in Bacău County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Răchitoasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Răchitoasa in numbers
Where is Răchitoasa?
Population of Răchitoasa over time
Răchitoasa had 4,912 residents in 2016 and 4,241 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,578 |
| 2022 | 4,520 |
| 2023 | 4,437 |
| 2024 | 4,345 |
| 2025 | 4,310 |
| 2026 | 4,241 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,417 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Stănișești, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârlad (64,938 residents), 33 km away.
All indicators for Răchitoasa
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 | Răchitoasa | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 531 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Răchitoasa | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.08 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,231 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,695 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,091 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 871 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 493.0 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,492 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.6 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,000 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Răchitoasa | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.2 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.94 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Răchitoasa | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Răchitoasa | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.7 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,419 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.48 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,217 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Răchitoasa | 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) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Răchitoasa | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 138 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 452 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: Răchitoasa
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 trade48 · 28.9%
- Transport and storage33 · 19.9%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 13.3%
- Construction13 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing12 · 7.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 6.0%
- Other service activities8 · 4.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 3.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 18.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 13.3%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings9 · 5.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering7 · 4.2%
- Other personal service activities7 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Răchitoasa?
Răchitoasa has 4,241 residents (2026), ranking 980 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Răchitoasa?
Răchitoasa covers 117.2 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Răchitoasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Răchitoasa went from 4,912 to 4,241, a change of −13.7%.
Where is Răchitoasa?
Răchitoasa is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.433, longitude 27.367.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Răchitoasa?
In Răchitoasa, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 35.6 m² (2025), ranking 3,000 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răchitoasa?
In Răchitoasa, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,626 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Răchitoasa?
The nearest to Răchitoasa are Stănișești (4.1 km), Vultureni (7.4 km), Puiești (7.5 km), Oncești (9.7 km), Motoșeni (13 km).