Solonț: population and statistics
Solonț has a population of 3,200 (2026) across 52.3 km², or 61.2 people per km². It ranks 1,447 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,200 residents
- 52.3 km²
- 61 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Solonț ranks No. 65 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Solonț, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.2 ‰ in Solonț, compared with an average of 34.3 ‰ in Bacău County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Solonț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Solonț in numbers
Where is Solonț?
Population of Solonț over time
Solonț had 3,681 residents in 2016 and 3,200 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,433 |
| 2022 | 3,399 |
| 2023 | 3,361 |
| 2024 | 3,323 |
| 2025 | 3,284 |
| 2026 | 3,200 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,322 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Măgirești, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moinești (22,332 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Solonț
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 | Solonț | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 350 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Solonț | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.88 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,024 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,430 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,651 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 446.9 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,048 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.4 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 831 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.19 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 583 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Solonț | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.88 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 532 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 83 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 895 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Solonț | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.2 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,957 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,358 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Solonț | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Solonț | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Solonț | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Solonț
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 trade21 · 25.0%
- Construction13 · 15.5%
- Transport and storage13 · 15.5%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 15.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 3.6%
- Administrative and support services3 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 16.7%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 15.5%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 14.3%
- Construction of buildings10 · 11.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 11.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 8.3%
- Civil engineering6 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 7.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Solonț?
Solonț has 3,200 residents (2026), ranking 1,447 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Solonț?
Solonț covers 52.3 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Solonț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Solonț went from 3,681 to 3,200, a change of −13.1%.
Where is Solonț?
Solonț is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.550, longitude 26.517.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Solonț?
In Solonț, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Solonț?
In Solonț, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,957 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Solonț?
The nearest to Solonț are Măgirești (4.4 km), Ardeoani (6.6 km), Zemeș (7.0 km), Moinești (7.4 km), Pârjol (9.2 km).