Borca: population and statistics
Borca has a population of 6,235 (2026) across 204.2 km², or 30.5 people per km². It ranks 522 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,235 residents
- 204.2 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Borca ranks No. 19 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 77.7 m² in Borca, compared with an average of 51.4 m² in Neamț County and 51.1 m² nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 170 ‰ in Borca, compared with an average of 124 ‰ in Neamț County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Borca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (107 businesses).
Borca in numbers
Where is Borca?
Neighbouring localities
- Farcașa6.0 km · 3,003
- Broșteni9.4 km · 6,000
- Poiana Teiului15 km · 4,577
- Corbu17 km · 1,423
- Grințieș20 km · 2,247
- Ostra21 km · 3,359
- Crucea22 km · 1,886
- Pipirig23 km · 8,842
All localities in Neamț County
Localities of similar size
Population of Borca over time
Borca had 6,665 residents in 2016 and 6,235 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,472 |
| 2022 | 6,416 |
| 2023 | 6,371 |
| 2024 | 6,315 |
| 2025 | 6,289 |
| 2026 | 6,235 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,602 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Farcașa, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vatra Dornei (15,303 residents), 36 km away.
All indicators for Borca
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 | Borca | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,889 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,679 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Borca | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.29 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,030 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.73 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 642 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,195 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 403 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 512.4 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,279 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 77.7 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 51 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,574 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Borca | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.7 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 827 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.73 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,084 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Borca | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 663 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Borca | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 220 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 607 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 676 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Borca | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.1 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,367 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.28 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,493 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Borca | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 413 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Borca | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 170 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 224 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Borca
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 trade159 · 22.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing104 · 14.4%
- Transport and storage95 · 13.2%
- Manufacturing88 · 12.2%
- Accommodation and food services54 · 7.5%
- Construction49 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services34 · 4.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)107 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)106 · 14.7%
- Forestry and logging97 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines77 · 10.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)70 · 9.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities68 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities50 · 6.9%
- Specialised construction activities47 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings36 · 5.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Borca?
Borca has 6,235 residents (2026), ranking 522 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Borca?
Borca covers 204.2 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Borca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Borca went from 6,665 to 6,235, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Borca?
Borca is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.183, longitude 25.783.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Borca?
In Borca, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 77.7 m² (2025), ranking 51 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Borca?
In Borca, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 170 ‰ (2025), ranking 224 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Borca?
The nearest to Borca are Farcașa (6.0 km), Broșteni (9.4 km), Poiana Teiului (15 km), Corbu (17 km), Grințieș (20 km).