Slănic-Moldova: population and statistics
Slănic-Moldova has a population of 4,886 (2026) across 114.8 km², or 42.5 people per km². It ranks 781 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,886 residents
- 114.8 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Slănic-Moldova ranks No. 38 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 35.5 nights in Slănic-Moldova, compared with an average of 0.8 nights in Bacău County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 ‰ in Slănic-Moldova, compared with an average of 0.34 ‰ in Bacău County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Slănic-Moldova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (89 businesses).
Slănic-Moldova in numbers
Where is Slănic-Moldova?
Population of Slănic-Moldova over time
Slănic-Moldova had 5,168 residents in 2016 and 4,886 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,079 |
| 2022 | 5,048 |
| 2023 | 4,982 |
| 2024 | 4,968 |
| 2025 | 4,926 |
| 2026 | 4,886 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bacău County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Bacău County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,084 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dofteana (11,003 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Slănic-Moldova
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 | Slănic-Moldova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Slănic-Moldova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.38 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 838 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,048 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 907 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 419.2 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,439 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.6 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,457 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Slănic-Moldova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.53 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 570 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 379 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 287 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Slănic-Moldova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.6 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,109 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,701 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Slănic-Moldova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Slănic-Moldova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 35.5 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 18 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12,447 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 21 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 355.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 34 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Slănic-Moldova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.4 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 920 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.32 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,011 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Slănic-Moldova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Slănic-Moldova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Slănic-Moldova
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 trade97 · 17.2%
- Accommodation and food services81 · 14.4%
- Manufacturing61 · 10.8%
- Transport and storage53 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services51 · 9.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation48 · 8.5%
- Construction43 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical33 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)89 · 15.8%
- Food and beverage service activities63 · 11.2%
- Accommodation45 · 8.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities45 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities41 · 7.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 6.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities31 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings25 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Slănic-Moldova?
Slănic-Moldova has 4,886 residents (2026), ranking 781 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Slănic-Moldova?
Slănic-Moldova covers 114.8 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Slănic-Moldova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Slănic-Moldova went from 5,168 to 4,886, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Slănic-Moldova?
Slănic-Moldova is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.207, longitude 26.438.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Slănic-Moldova?
In Slănic-Moldova, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 35.5 nights (2025), ranking 18 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Slănic-Moldova?
In Slănic-Moldova, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,651 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Slănic-Moldova?
The nearest to Slănic-Moldova are Dofteana (14 km), Oituz (14 km), Lemnia (15 km), Târgu Ocna (15 km), Pârgărești (17 km).