Bicaz-Chei: population and statistics
Bicaz-Chei has a population of 4,311 (2026) across 97.7 km², or 44.1 people per km². It ranks 953 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,311 residents
- 97.7 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Bicaz-Chei ranks No. 36 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.7 ‰ in Bicaz-Chei, compared with an average of 15.3 ‰ in Neamț County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Bicaz-Chei, compared with an average of 1.92 ‰ in Neamț County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Bicaz-Chei: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (76 businesses).
Bicaz-Chei in numbers
Where is Bicaz-Chei?
Neighbouring localities
- Bicazu Ardelean6.7 km · 3,443
- Dămuc9.2 km · 2,845
- Tașca13 km · 2,443
- Tulgheș17 km · 3,003
- Tarcău18 km · 3,226
- Bicaz19 km · 7,496
- Bălan19 km · 7,129
- Grințieș21 km · 2,247
All localities in Neamț County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bicaz-Chei over time
Bicaz-Chei had 4,666 residents in 2016 and 4,311 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,536 |
| 2022 | 4,503 |
| 2023 | 4,478 |
| 2024 | 4,415 |
| 2025 | 4,374 |
| 2026 | 4,311 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,686 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bicazu Ardelean, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bicaz (7,496 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Bicaz-Chei
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 | Bicaz-Chei | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,329 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bicaz-Chei | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.76 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,094 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,310 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,757 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,189 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 407.6 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.6 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,277 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.23 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,832 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bicaz-Chei | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.9 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.09 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,583 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bicaz-Chei | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 923 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bicaz-Chei | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.5 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 262 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 721 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 287 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.4 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 221 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bicaz-Chei | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.2 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,052 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bicaz-Chei | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bicaz-Chei | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bicaz-Chei
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 trade100 · 24.8%
- Transport and storage78 · 19.3%
- Manufacturing53 · 13.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing49 · 12.1%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 7.9%
- Construction21 · 5.2%
- Administrative and support services16 · 4.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines76 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)73 · 18.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 15.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities49 · 12.1%
- Forestry and logging43 · 10.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)40 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 5.7%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 4.2%
- Accommodation15 · 3.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 2.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bicaz-Chei?
Bicaz-Chei has 4,311 residents (2026), ranking 953 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bicaz-Chei?
Bicaz-Chei covers 97.7 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Bicaz-Chei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bicaz-Chei went from 4,666 to 4,311, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Bicaz-Chei?
Bicaz-Chei is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.817, longitude 25.883.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bicaz-Chei?
In Bicaz-Chei, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,114 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bicaz-Chei?
In Bicaz-Chei, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,832 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Bicaz-Chei?
The nearest to Bicaz-Chei are Bicazu Ardelean (6.7 km), Dămuc (9.2 km), Tașca (13 km), Tulgheș (17 km), Tarcău (18 km).