Scorțeni (Bacău County): population and statistics
Scorțeni has a population of 2,809 (2026) across 44.4 km², or 63.3 people per km². It ranks 1,720 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,809 residents
- 44.4 km²
- 63 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Scorțeni ranks No. 72 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.32 km in Scorțeni, compared with an average of 3.43 km in Bacău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 2.5 m³ in Scorțeni, compared with an average of 25.3 m³ in Bacău County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Scorțeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Scorțeni in numbers
Where is Scorțeni?
Population of Scorțeni over time
Scorțeni had 3,085 residents in 2016 and 2,809 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,973 |
| 2022 | 2,925 |
| 2023 | 2,897 |
| 2024 | 2,880 |
| 2025 | 2,834 |
| 2026 | 2,809 |
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 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,214 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Strugari, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pârjol (5,800 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Scorțeni
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 | Scorțeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scorțeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,717 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.78 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,386 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,727 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 493.4 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,487 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.4 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,506 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.14 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 596 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scorțeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.8 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,168 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.78 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scorțeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Scorțeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2.5 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,601 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Scorțeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Scorțeni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Scorțeni
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 trade35 · 23.8%
- Transport and storage25 · 17.0%
- Manufacturing15 · 10.2%
- Construction13 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 4.8%
- Information and communication7 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 20.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 8.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 4.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities6 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 3.4%
- Publishing activities5 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scorțeni?
Scorțeni has 2,809 residents (2026), ranking 1,720 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scorțeni?
Scorțeni covers 44.4 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Scorțeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scorțeni went from 3,085 to 2,809, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Scorțeni?
Scorțeni is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.559, longitude 26.681.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scorțeni?
In Scorțeni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.32 km (2025), ranking 2,717 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Scorțeni?
In Scorțeni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 2.5 m³ (2025), ranking 2,601 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Scorțeni?
The nearest to Scorțeni are Strugari (6.3 km), Pârjol (6.3 km), Ardeoani (6.8 km), Mărgineni (8.9 km), Berești-Tazlău (10 km).