Ștefan cel Mare (Bacău County): population and statistics
Ștefan cel Mare has a population of 5,263 (2026) across 71.3 km², or 73.8 people per km². It ranks 681 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,263 residents
- 71.3 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Ștefan cel Mare ranks No. 32 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Ștefan cel Mare, compared with an average of 1.61 ‰ in Bacău County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.28 km in Ștefan cel Mare, compared with an average of 3.43 km in Bacău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Ștefan cel Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Ștefan cel Mare in numbers
Where is Ștefan cel Mare?
Population of Ștefan cel Mare over time
Ștefan cel Mare had 5,256 residents in 2016 and 5,263 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,220 |
| 2022 | 5,202 |
| 2023 | 5,237 |
| 2024 | 5,254 |
| 2025 | 5,282 |
| 2026 | 5,263 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,992 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Căiuți, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Onești (46,776 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Ștefan cel Mare
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 | Ștefan cel Mare | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.28 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,560 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.95 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,214 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 785 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 420.7 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,417 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.5 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,495 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.4 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,835 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.76 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,739 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | 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) | 5.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 588 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,115 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 858 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.4 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,467 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,726 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,677 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ștefan cel Mare
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 trade49 · 19.8%
- Transport and storage31 · 12.6%
- Administrative and support services25 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing23 · 9.3%
- Construction22 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 6.1%
- Other service activities15 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings16 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering13 · 5.3%
- Other personal service activities11 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare has 5,263 residents (2026), ranking 681 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare covers 71.3 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Ștefan cel Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ștefan cel Mare went from 5,256 to 5,263, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.182, longitude 26.864.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefan cel Mare?
In Ștefan cel Mare, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,726 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefan cel Mare?
In Ștefan cel Mare, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.28 km (2025), ranking 2,560 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Ștefan cel Mare?
The nearest to Ștefan cel Mare are Căiuți (5.3 km), Buciumi (6.5 km), Cașin (9.0 km), Coțofănești (9.8 km), Onești (11 km).