Bicaz (Neamț County): population and statistics
Bicaz has a population of 7,496 (2026) across 133.9 km², or 56.0 people per km². It ranks 405 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,496 residents
- 133.9 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Bicaz ranks No. 14 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.67 ‰ in Bicaz, compared with an average of 1.59 ‰ in Neamț County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 118.7 ‰ in Bicaz, compared with an average of 24.6 ‰ in Neamț County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Bicaz: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (126 businesses).
Bicaz in numbers
Where is Bicaz?
Population of Bicaz over time
Bicaz had 8,636 residents in 2016 and 7,496 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,155 |
| 2022 | 7,986 |
| 2023 | 7,854 |
| 2024 | 7,724 |
| 2025 | 7,596 |
| 2026 | 7,496 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,756 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tașca, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Piatra Neamț (104,420 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Bicaz
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 | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,907 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 458 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bicaz | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.64 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,318 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,465 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,685 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 327 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 491.6 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,504 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.9 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,123 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.73 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 747 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bicaz | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.04 km | 3.91 km | 6.17 km | ranked 737 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 220 m³ | 6,207 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 606 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bicaz | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.2 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,615 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bicaz | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 210 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 373 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bicaz | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.4 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 143 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,867 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 126 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118.7 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 95 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bicaz | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.4 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,484 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.62 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 940 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bicaz | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.67 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 189 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 599 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bicaz | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 139 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 439 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bicaz
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 trade161 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage92 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing64 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services64 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical53 · 7.3%
- Construction50 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services49 · 6.7%
- Real estate43 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)126 · 17.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)90 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines77 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities51 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities49 · 6.7%
- Real estate activities43 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities41 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings32 · 4.4%
- Office administration and business support activities30 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities29 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bicaz?
Bicaz has 7,496 residents (2026), ranking 405 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bicaz?
Bicaz covers 133.9 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Bicaz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bicaz went from 8,636 to 7,496, a change of −13.2%.
Where is Bicaz?
Bicaz is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.911, longitude 26.091.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bicaz?
In Bicaz, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.67 ‰ (2024), ranking 189 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bicaz?
In Bicaz, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 118.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 95 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Bicaz?
The nearest to Bicaz are Tașca (6.3 km), Pângărați (9.4 km), Bicazu Ardelean (13 km), Ceahlău (14 km), Alexandru cel Bun (15 km).