Boghicea: population and statistics
Boghicea has a population of 2,530 (2026) across 39.9 km², or 63.5 people per km². It ranks 1,902 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,530 residents
- 39.9 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Boghicea ranks No. 61 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 2.8 m³ in Boghicea, compared with an average of 21.7 m³ in Neamț County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 13.3% in Boghicea, compared with an average of 2.6% in Neamț County and 2.0% nationally.
Boghicea: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (15 businesses).
Boghicea in numbers
Where is Boghicea?
Neighbouring localities
- Bâra5.2 km · 1,850
- Oțeleni5.4 km · 3,427
- Stănița5.6 km · 1,896
- Doljești8.8 km · 7,328
- Sinești8.9 km · 4,209
- Brăești10.0 km · 3,073
- Butea11 km · 4,092
- Sagna11 km · 5,056
All localities in Neamț County
Localities of similar size
Population of Boghicea over time
Boghicea had 2,639 residents in 2016 and 2,530 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,588 |
| 2022 | 2,556 |
| 2023 | 2,558 |
| 2024 | 2,555 |
| 2025 | 2,553 |
| 2026 | 2,530 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,584 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bâra, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Doljești (7,328 residents), 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Boghicea
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 | Boghicea | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boghicea | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.89 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 533 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.16 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 511 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,148 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,173 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 453.8 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,978 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.6 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 812 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boghicea | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.1 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,998 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.19 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,398 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boghicea | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 99 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Boghicea | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2.8 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,594 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Boghicea | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Boghicea
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 trade16 · 26.7%
- Construction15 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage8 · 13.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing3 · 5.0%
- Other service activities3 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities15 · 25.0%
- Construction of buildings13 · 21.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 20.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 11.7%
- Civil engineering4 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 6.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 5.0%
- Postal and courier activities3 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boghicea?
Boghicea has 2,530 residents (2026), ranking 1,902 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Boghicea?
Boghicea covers 39.9 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Boghicea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boghicea went from 2,639 to 2,530, a change of −4.1%.
Where is Boghicea?
Boghicea is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.059, longitude 27.089.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Boghicea?
In Boghicea, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 2.8 m³ (2025), ranking 2,594 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Boghicea?
In Boghicea, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 13.3% (2026), ranking 99 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Boghicea?
The nearest to Boghicea are Bâra (5.2 km), Oțeleni (5.4 km), Stănița (5.6 km), Doljești (8.8 km), Sinești (8.9 km).