Bălțătești: population and statistics
Bălțătești has a population of 3,839 (2026) across 35.0 km², or 110 people per km². It ranks 1,141 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,839 residents
- 35.0 km²
- 110 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Bălțătești ranks No. 45 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 12.9 nights in Bălțătești, compared with an average of 1.4 nights in Neamț County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.52 ‰ in Bălțătești, compared with an average of 1.72 ‰ in Neamț County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Bălțătești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (43 businesses).
Bălțătești in numbers
Where is Bălțătești?
Population of Bălțătești over time
Bălțătești had 4,257 residents in 2016 and 3,839 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,079 |
| 2022 | 4,009 |
| 2023 | 3,969 |
| 2024 | 3,915 |
| 2025 | 3,879 |
| 2026 | 3,839 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,905 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ghindăoani, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Neamț (22,882 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Bălțătești
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 | Bălțătești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,707 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălțătești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.98 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,056 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.82 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,052 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,709 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,248 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 445.2 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.5 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,095 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,305 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălțătești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.3 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,902 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălțătești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bălțătești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 12.9 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 47 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,470 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 157 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92.2 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 125 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bălțătești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.5 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,819 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.35 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,478 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bălțătești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălțătești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălțătești
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 trade60 · 24.7%
- Manufacturing34 · 14.0%
- Transport and storage29 · 11.9%
- Construction19 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 4.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 15.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings12 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)10 · 4.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 3.7%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălțătești?
Bălțătești has 3,839 residents (2026), ranking 1,141 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălțătești?
Bălțătești covers 35.0 km², with a density of 110 people per km².
Is the population of Bălțătești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălțătești went from 4,257 to 3,839, a change of −9.8%.
Where is Bălțătești?
Bălțătești is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.129, longitude 26.291.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bălțătești?
In Bălțătești, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 12.9 nights (2025), ranking 47 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălțătești?
In Bălțătești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.52 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,902 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Bălțătești?
The nearest to Bălțătești are Ghindăoani (4.5 km), Agapia (6.5 km), Grumăzești (7.2 km), Crăcăoani (9.0 km), Târgu Neamț (9.7 km).