Racova: population and statistics
Racova has a population of 3,461 (2026) across 34.1 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 1,302 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,461 residents
- 34.1 km²
- 102 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Racova ranks No. 58 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.81 km in Racova, compared with an average of 3.43 km in Bacău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 1.4 m³ in Racova, compared with an average of 25.3 m³ in Bacău County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Racova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Racova in numbers
Where is Racova?
Population of Racova over time
Racova had 3,579 residents in 2016 and 3,461 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,571 |
| 2022 | 3,533 |
| 2023 | 3,564 |
| 2024 | 3,558 |
| 2025 | 3,512 |
| 2026 | 3,461 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,777 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Buhuși (21,134 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Racova
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 | Racova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Racova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.81 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,703 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.02 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 943 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,728 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,224 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 499.3 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,415 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.4 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.18 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 351 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Racova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.0 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.16 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,422 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Racova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Racova | 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) | 25 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,071 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Racova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1.4 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,619 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,639 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Racova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Racova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Racova
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 trade54 · 23.3%
- Construction30 · 12.9%
- Transport and storage28 · 12.1%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing18 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services15 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 4.7%
- Other service activities11 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 14.2%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 12.5%
- Construction of buildings23 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 7.8%
- Civil engineering12 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)9 · 3.9%
- Other personal service activities8 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Racova?
Racova has 3,461 residents (2026), ranking 1,302 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Racova?
Racova covers 34.1 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Racova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Racova went from 3,579 to 3,461, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Racova?
Racova is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.700, longitude 26.750.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Racova?
In Racova, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.81 km (2025), ranking 2,703 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Racova?
In Racova, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1.4 m³ (2025), ranking 2,619 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Racova?
The nearest to Racova are Buhuși (3.9 km), Gârleni (5.3 km), Berești-Bistrița (6.6 km), Blăgești (7.8 km), Bahna (9.6 km).