Urechești (Bacău County): population and statistics
Urechești has a population of 3,385 (2026) across 61.8 km², or 54.8 people per km². It ranks 1,345 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,385 residents
- 61.8 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Urechești ranks No. 60 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Urechești, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.6% in Urechești, compared with an average of 0.7% in Bacău County and 2.0% nationally.
Urechești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (52 businesses).
Urechești in numbers
Where is Urechești?
Population of Urechești over time
Urechești had 3,767 residents in 2016 and 3,385 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,590 |
| 2022 | 3,537 |
| 2023 | 3,499 |
| 2024 | 3,457 |
| 2025 | 3,427 |
| 2026 | 3,385 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,650 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sascut (9,393 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Urechești
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 | Urechești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,547 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) | 17.7 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Urechești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.82 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 662 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.18 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,487 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,688 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,277 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 498.7 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.6 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,897 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.18 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,024 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Urechești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.6 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,818 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.66 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Urechești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 949 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Urechești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.7 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,754 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Urechești | 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) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Urechești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 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: Urechești
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 trade61 · 23.5%
- Transport and storage38 · 14.6%
- Construction24 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing20 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services19 · 7.3%
- Other service activities17 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 20.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 7.7%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods14 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings12 · 4.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 4.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles11 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Urechești?
Urechești has 3,385 residents (2026), ranking 1,345 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Urechești?
Urechești covers 61.8 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Urechești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Urechești went from 3,767 to 3,385, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Urechești?
Urechești is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.129, longitude 27.075.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Urechești?
In Urechești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Urechești?
In Urechești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 2,803 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Urechești?
The nearest to Urechești are Sascut (6.1 km), Coțofănești (7.4 km), Ruginești (8.3 km), Adjud (8.7 km), Păunești (11 km).