Stănișești: population and statistics
Stănișești has a population of 4,450 (2026) across 81.1 km², or 54.9 people per km². It ranks 907 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,450 residents
- 81.1 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Stănișești ranks No. 45 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Stănișești, compared with an average of 1.28 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Stănișești, compared with an average of 1.61 ‰ in Bacău County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Stănișești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Stănișești in numbers
Where is Stănișești?
Population of Stănișești over time
Stănișești had 4,746 residents in 2016 and 4,450 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,568 |
| 2022 | 4,525 |
| 2023 | 4,470 |
| 2024 | 4,458 |
| 2025 | 4,434 |
| 2026 | 4,450 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,353 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Răchitoasa, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Letea Veche (8,081 residents), 31 km away.
All indicators for Stănișești
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 | Stănișești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,710 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 185 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stănișești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,035 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 918 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 457.3 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,932 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.9 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,025 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stănișești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.7 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.90 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stănișești | 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) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Stănișești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,937 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Stănișești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 136 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stănișești
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 · 29.9%
- Transport and storage20 · 17.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 10.3%
- Construction10 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing7 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 6.0%
- Administrative and support services5 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 25.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 16.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 14.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.3%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stănișești?
Stănișești has 4,450 residents (2026), ranking 907 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stănișești?
Stănișești covers 81.1 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Stănișești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stănișești went from 4,746 to 4,450, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Stănișești?
Stănișești is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.434, longitude 27.314.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stănișești?
In Stănișești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,396 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stănișești?
In Stănișești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,669 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Stănișești?
The nearest to Stănișești are Răchitoasa (4.1 km), Vultureni (4.4 km), Oncești (6.5 km), Puiești (12 km), Găiceana (13 km).