Târgu Trotuș: population and statistics
Târgu Trotuș has a population of 5,330 (2026) across 32.0 km², or 166 people per km². It ranks 666 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,330 residents
- 32.0 km²
- 166 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Târgu Trotuș ranks No. 30 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.3 ‰ in Târgu Trotuș, compared with an average of 20.9 ‰ in Bacău County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Târgu Trotuș, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Târgu Trotuș: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (73 businesses).
Târgu Trotuș in numbers
Where is Târgu Trotuș?
Population of Târgu Trotuș over time
Târgu Trotuș had 5,717 residents in 2016 and 5,330 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,497 |
| 2022 | 5,448 |
| 2023 | 5,420 |
| 2024 | 5,395 |
| 2025 | 5,366 |
| 2026 | 5,330 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,489 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pârgărești, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Ocna (11,905 residents), 4.7 km away.
All indicators for Târgu Trotuș
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 | Târgu Trotuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,755 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Târgu Trotuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.80 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,086 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.31 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,378 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,210 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 787 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 414.6 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,512 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.2 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.06 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 615 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Târgu Trotuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.0 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Târgu Trotuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 175 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 482 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Târgu Trotuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.6 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 690 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.70 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,164 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Târgu Trotuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Târgu Trotuș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 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: Târgu Trotuș
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 trade85 · 20.2%
- Construction76 · 18.1%
- Transport and storage49 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing44 · 10.5%
- Accommodation and food services41 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services37 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 3.6%
- Other service activities15 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities73 · 17.4%
- Construction of buildings71 · 16.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)70 · 16.7%
- Civil engineering42 · 10.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines42 · 10.0%
- Food and beverage service activities37 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 6.9%
- Office administration and business support activities17 · 4.0%
- Other personal service activities15 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Târgu Trotuș?
Târgu Trotuș has 5,330 residents (2026), ranking 666 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Târgu Trotuș?
Târgu Trotuș covers 32.0 km², with a density of 166 people per km².
Is the population of Târgu Trotuș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Târgu Trotuș went from 5,717 to 5,330, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Târgu Trotuș?
Târgu Trotuș is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.267, longitude 26.667.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Trotuș?
In Târgu Trotuș, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,890 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Trotuș?
In Târgu Trotuș, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,010 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Târgu Trotuș?
The nearest to Târgu Trotuș are Pârgărești (3.1 km), Târgu Ocna (4.7 km), Bogdănești (5.7 km), Bârsănești (7.8 km), Onești (7.9 km).