Bodești: population and statistics
Bodești has a population of 4,341 (2026) across 63.1 km², or 68.7 people per km². It ranks 940 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,341 residents
- 63.1 km²
- 69 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Bodești ranks No. 35 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.6 ‰ in Bodești, compared with an average of 24.6 ‰ in Neamț County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Bodești, compared with an average of 0.45 ‰ in Neamț County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Bodești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (81 businesses).
Bodești in numbers
Where is Bodești?
Population of Bodești over time
Bodești had 4,788 residents in 2016 and 4,341 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,543 |
| 2022 | 4,477 |
| 2023 | 4,484 |
| 2024 | 4,443 |
| 2025 | 4,386 |
| 2026 | 4,341 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,845 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dobreni, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Piatra Neamț (104,420 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Bodești
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 | Bodești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 725 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bodești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.75 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,581 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.92 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,718 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,228 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 773 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 513.2 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,274 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.0 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,110 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.38 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 916 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bodești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.2 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 806 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.46 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 686 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bodești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bodești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,151 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,321 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bodești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.4 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,037 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bodești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,580 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bodești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 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: Bodești
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 trade101 · 24.6%
- Transport and storage58 · 14.1%
- Manufacturing42 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services36 · 8.8%
- Construction34 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 5.4%
- Other service activities20 · 4.9%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)81 · 19.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines47 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities40 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings19 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities18 · 4.4%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities17 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bodești?
Bodești has 4,341 residents (2026), ranking 940 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bodești?
Bodești covers 63.1 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Bodești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bodești went from 4,788 to 4,341, a change of −9.3%.
Where is Bodești?
Bodești is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.017, longitude 26.433.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bodești?
In Bodești, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,321 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bodești?
In Bodești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,580 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Bodești?
The nearest to Bodești are Dobreni (2.9 km), Negrești (6.2 km), Ștefan cel Mare (9.0 km), Girov (9.9 km), Dragomirești (11 km).