Bâra (Neamț County): population and statistics
Bâra has a population of 1,850 (2026) across 24.0 km², or 77.1 people per km². It ranks 2,468 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,850 residents
- 24.0 km²
- 77 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Bâra ranks No. 75 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Bâra, compared with an average of 0.59 ‰ in Neamț County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.9 ‰ in Bâra, compared with an average of 17.9 ‰ in Neamț County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Bâra: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Bâra in numbers
Where is Bâra?
Neighbouring localities
- Oțeleni4.1 km · 3,427
- Doljești4.8 km · 7,328
- Boghicea5.2 km · 2,530
- Sagna6.1 km · 5,056
- Stănița6.6 km · 1,896
- Tămășeni8.7 km · 9,736
- Butea10 km · 4,092
- Gâdinți11 km · 2,392
All localities in Neamț County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bâra over time
Bâra had 2,017 residents in 2016 and 1,850 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,987 |
| 2022 | 1,934 |
| 2023 | 1,905 |
| 2024 | 1,880 |
| 2025 | 1,858 |
| 2026 | 1,850 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,360 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oțeleni (3,427 residents), 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Bâra
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 | Bâra | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.9 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bâra | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.76 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,575 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.70 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 649 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 884 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,658 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 477.8 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.7 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,883 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bâra | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.1 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,805 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.62 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,028 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bâra | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 538 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bâra | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.4 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,299 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bâra | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.08 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 447 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.08 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 99 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bâra | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bâra
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 trade18 · 23.4%
- Transport and storage11 · 14.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 10.4%
- Construction7 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 5.2%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 16.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 16.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 13.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 10.4%
- Construction of buildings5 · 6.5%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.5%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 3.9%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 3.9%
- Real estate activities3 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bâra?
Bâra has 1,850 residents (2026), ranking 2,468 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bâra?
Bâra covers 24.0 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Bâra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bâra went from 2,017 to 1,850, a change of −8.3%.
Where is Bâra?
Bâra is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.024, longitude 27.044.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bâra?
In Bâra, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bâra?
In Bâra, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 266 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Bâra?
The nearest to Bâra are Oțeleni (4.1 km), Doljești (4.8 km), Boghicea (5.2 km), Sagna (6.1 km), Stănița (6.6 km).