Ungureni (Bacău County): population and statistics
Ungureni has a population of 3,686 (2026) across 86.7 km², or 42.5 people per km². It ranks 1,204 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,686 residents
- 86.7 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Ungureni ranks No. 56 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 20 ‰ in Ungureni, compared with an average of 174 ‰ in Bacău County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Ungureni, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Ungureni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Ungureni in numbers
Where is Ungureni?
Population of Ungureni over time
Ungureni had 3,922 residents in 2016 and 3,686 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,810 |
| 2022 | 3,788 |
| 2023 | 3,762 |
| 2024 | 3,762 |
| 2025 | 3,745 |
| 2026 | 3,686 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,146 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Parincea, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Letea Veche (8,081 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Ungureni
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 | Ungureni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 426 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ungureni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.84 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,128 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,364 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,559 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,442 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 423.0 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.8 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,567 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,796 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ungureni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.7 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,976 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.81 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ungureni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 20 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,102 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ungureni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.2 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,715 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ungureni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ungureni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ungureni
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 trade28 · 31.1%
- Transport and storage19 · 21.1%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 13.3%
- Construction10 · 11.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 26.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 14.4%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings9 · 10.0%
- Civil engineering7 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 7.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 6.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ungureni?
Ungureni has 3,686 residents (2026), ranking 1,204 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ungureni?
Ungureni covers 86.7 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Ungureni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ungureni went from 3,922 to 3,686, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Ungureni?
Ungureni is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.526, longitude 27.098.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ungureni?
In Ungureni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ungureni?
In Ungureni, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Ungureni?
The nearest to Ungureni are Parincea (4.7 km), Filipeni (6.6 km), Buhoci (7.7 km), Tamași (10.0 km), Izvoru Berheciului (11 km).