Traian (Bacău County): population and statistics
Traian has a population of 3,294 (2026) across 35.8 km², or 92.1 people per km². It ranks 1,400 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,294 residents
- 35.8 km²
- 92 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Traian ranks No. 62 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.4% in Traian, compared with an average of 0.7% in Bacău County and 2.0% nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.3 ‰ in Traian, compared with an average of 6.2 ‰ in Bacău County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Traian: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (53 businesses).
Traian in numbers
Where is Traian?
Population of Traian over time
Traian had 3,169 residents in 2016 and 3,294 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,153 |
| 2022 | 3,165 |
| 2023 | 3,184 |
| 2024 | 3,211 |
| 2025 | 3,266 |
| 2026 | 3,294 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,011 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Prăjești, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săucești (5,745 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Traian
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 | Traian | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 261 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,004 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Traian | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.28 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,980 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.13 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 897 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,359 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,773 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 412.6 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.9 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,922 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.04 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 373 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Traian | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.89 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 323 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 123 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 816 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Traian | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.7 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.73 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,084 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Traian | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Traian | 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) | 39 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 996 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,031 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Traian | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.6 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,343 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.68 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 561 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Traian | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Traian | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Traian
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 trade74 · 23.0%
- Transport and storage52 · 16.1%
- Construction33 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services28 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing27 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 7.1%
- Real estate15 · 4.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 16.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines48 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 14.0%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings23 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 7.1%
- Civil engineering19 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities15 · 4.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles14 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Traian?
Traian has 3,294 residents (2026), ranking 1,400 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Traian?
Traian covers 35.8 km², with a density of 92 people per km².
Is the population of Traian growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Traian went from 3,169 to 3,294, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Traian?
Traian is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.637, longitude 27.028.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Traian?
In Traian, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.4% (2026), ranking 2,971 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Traian?
In Traian, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Traian?
The nearest to Traian are Prăjești (3.7 km), Secuieni (4.5 km), Săucești (7.2 km), Buhoci (7.9 km), Negri (8.4 km).