Bârgăuani: population and statistics
Bârgăuani has a population of 3,078 (2026) across 74.5 km², or 41.3 people per km². It ranks 1,528 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,078 residents
- 74.5 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Bârgăuani ranks No. 55 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Bârgăuani, compared with an average of 33.1 ‰ in Neamț County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.0 ‰ in Bârgăuani, compared with an average of 12.0 ‰ in Neamț County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Bârgăuani in numbers
Where is Bârgăuani?
Population of Bârgăuani over time
Bârgăuani had 3,842 residents in 2016 and 3,078 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,484 |
| 2022 | 3,382 |
| 2023 | 3,260 |
| 2024 | 3,210 |
| 2025 | 3,158 |
| 2026 | 3,078 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,438 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ruginoasa, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Botești (4,870 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Bârgăuani
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 | Bârgăuani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,049 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.0 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 75 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bârgăuani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.61 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,164 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.30 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,924 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,037 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 625.1 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 498 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.9 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,922 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bârgăuani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bârgăuani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bârgăuani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.9 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,925 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bârgăuani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bârgăuani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bârgăuani?
Bârgăuani has 3,078 residents (2026), ranking 1,528 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bârgăuani?
Bârgăuani covers 74.5 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Bârgăuani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bârgăuani went from 3,842 to 3,078, a change of −19.9%.
Where is Bârgăuani?
Bârgăuani is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.000, longitude 26.650.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârgăuani?
In Bârgăuani, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârgăuani?
In Bârgăuani, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 75 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Bârgăuani?
The nearest to Bârgăuani are Ruginoasa (4.2 km), Văleni (5.0 km), Dragomirești (6.0 km), Tupilați (8.1 km), Ștefan cel Mare (8.1 km).