Zemeș: population and statistics
Zemeș has a population of 4,399 (2026) across 106.9 km², or 41.2 people per km². It ranks 923 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,399 residents
- 106.9 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Zemeș ranks No. 46 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.68 km in Zemeș, compared with an average of 2.07 km in Bacău County and 3.05 km nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Zemeș, compared with an average of 0.8 nights in Bacău County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Zemeș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Zemeș in numbers
Where is Zemeș?
Neighbouring localities
- Solonț7.0 km · 3,200
- Asău10 km · 6,474
- Măgirești11 km · 3,893
- Balcani11 km · 7,273
- Moinești11 km · 22,332
- Ardeoani14 km · 2,294
- Pârjol14 km · 5,800
- Tazlău16 km · 2,518
All localities in Bacău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Zemeș over time
Zemeș had 4,930 residents in 2016 and 4,399 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,718 |
| 2022 | 4,636 |
| 2023 | 4,583 |
| 2024 | 4,525 |
| 2025 | 4,445 |
| 2026 | 4,399 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,966 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Solonț, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Balcani (7,273 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Zemeș
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 | Zemeș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 590 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,788 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zemeș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.68 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,867 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.82 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,052 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,649 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,333 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 374.9 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,881 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.8 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 883 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,600 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zemeș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.82 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 535 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 183 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 688 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zemeș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.5 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.27 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zemeș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,366 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zemeș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,066 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 732 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zemeș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.5 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,146 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,598 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Zemeș | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Zemeș | 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) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zemeș
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 trade62 · 29.4%
- Transport and storage33 · 15.6%
- Manufacturing20 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 9.0%
- Construction15 · 7.1%
- Other service activities14 · 6.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 5.7%
- Administrative and support services11 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 16.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 13.3%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings11 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)10 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.7%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods10 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zemeș?
Zemeș has 4,399 residents (2026), ranking 923 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zemeș?
Zemeș covers 106.9 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Zemeș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zemeș went from 4,930 to 4,399, a change of −10.8%.
Where is Zemeș?
Zemeș is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.578, longitude 26.436.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zemeș?
In Zemeș, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.68 km (2025), ranking 1,598 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Zemeș?
In Zemeș, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Zemeș?
The nearest to Zemeș are Solonț (7.0 km), Asău (10 km), Măgirești (11 km), Balcani (11 km), Moinești (11 km).