Brusturi (Neamț County): population and statistics
Brusturi has a population of 3,695 (2026) across 50.1 km², or 73.7 people per km². It ranks 1,198 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,695 residents
- 50.1 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Brusturi ranks No. 46 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.1 ‰ in Brusturi, compared with an average of 33.1 ‰ in Neamț County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 5.7 m³ in Brusturi, compared with an average of 21.7 m³ in Neamț County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Brusturi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Brusturi in numbers
Where is Brusturi?
Population of Brusturi over time
Brusturi had 4,032 residents in 2016 and 3,695 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,847 |
| 2022 | 3,813 |
| 2023 | 3,789 |
| 2024 | 3,761 |
| 2025 | 3,729 |
| 2026 | 3,695 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,024 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Drăgănești, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Răucești (8,129 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Brusturi
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 | Brusturi | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brusturi | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.19 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,415 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.44 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 748 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,661 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,313 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 449.5 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.2 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,415 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.25 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 342 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brusturi | 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) | 0.81 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brusturi | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brusturi | 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) | 2.17 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,291 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brusturi | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 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) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brusturi | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 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: Brusturi
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 trade27 · 27.8%
- Construction13 · 13.4%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 12.4%
- Manufacturing11 · 11.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 5.2%
- Transport and storage5 · 5.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.2%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 21.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 19.6%
- Construction of buildings12 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 12.4%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 10.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering5 · 5.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of furniture3 · 3.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brusturi?
Brusturi has 3,695 residents (2026), ranking 1,198 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brusturi?
Brusturi covers 50.1 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Brusturi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brusturi went from 4,032 to 3,695, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Brusturi?
Brusturi is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.289, longitude 26.341.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brusturi?
In Brusturi, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,998 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Brusturi?
In Brusturi, “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 Brusturi?
The nearest to Brusturi are Drăgănești (5.5 km), Răucești (6.4 km), Boroaia (7.1 km), Vânători-Neamț (8.2 km), Bogdănești (9.6 km).