Botești (Neamț County): population and statistics
Botești has a population of 4,870 (2026) across 35.3 km², or 138 people per km². It ranks 785 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,870 residents
- 35.3 km²
- 138 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Botești ranks No. 29 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.1 ‰ in Botești, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Neamț County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 5.7 m³ in Botești, compared with an average of 21.7 m³ in Neamț County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Botești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Botești in numbers
Where is Botești?
Population of Botești over time
Botești had 5,190 residents in 2016 and 4,870 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,073 |
| 2022 | 5,032 |
| 2023 | 4,988 |
| 2024 | 4,963 |
| 2025 | 4,927 |
| 2026 | 4,870 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,941 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gherăești, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cordun (8,353 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Botești
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 | Botești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,271 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,645 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Botești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.50 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,146 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.64 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,159 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,878 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,076 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 385.6 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,804 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.6 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,897 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.49 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 312 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Botești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.0 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,747 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.64 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Botești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,845 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Botești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.7 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,525 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.67 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 427 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Botești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.85 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 262 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Botești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Botești
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 trade45 · 22.2%
- Transport and storage27 · 13.3%
- Manufacturing26 · 12.8%
- Construction25 · 12.3%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services11 · 5.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 4.9%
- Information and communication9 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 18.2%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 11.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 11.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 9.9%
- Construction of buildings19 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products10 · 4.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.4%
- Civil engineering7 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Botești?
Botești has 4,870 residents (2026), ranking 785 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Botești?
Botești covers 35.3 km², with a density of 138 people per km².
Is the population of Botești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Botești went from 5,190 to 4,870, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Botești?
Botești is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.061, longitude 26.752.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Botești?
In Botești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,036 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Botești?
In Botești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 5.7 m³ (2025), ranking 2,525 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Botești?
The nearest to Botești are Gherăești (4.8 km), Văleni (5.5 km), Mogoșești-Siret (7.1 km), Mircești (7.4 km), Hălăucești (7.6 km).