Cândești (Neamț County): population and statistics
Cândești has a population of 3,890 (2026) across 38.0 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 1,120 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,890 residents
- 38.0 km²
- 102 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Cândești ranks No. 40 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Cândești, compared with an average of 33.1 ‰ in Neamț County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 72.1 m² in Cândești, compared with an average of 51.4 m² in Neamț County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Cândești in numbers
Where is Cândești?
Neighbouring localities
- Rediu4.3 km · 5,118
- Blăgești7.0 km · 7,686
- Costișa7.6 km · 3,327
- Balcani8.8 km · 7,273
- Buhuși10 km · 21,134
- Podoleni11 km · 5,204
- Zănești11 km · 5,637
- Borlești13 km · 9,006
All localities in Neamț County
Localities of similar size
Population of Cândești over time
Cândești had 4,272 residents in 2016 and 3,890 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,072 |
| 2022 | 4,024 |
| 2023 | 3,999 |
| 2024 | 3,966 |
| 2025 | 3,947 |
| 2026 | 3,890 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,322 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Rediu, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Blăgești (7,686 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Cândești
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 | Cândești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 677 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cândești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.03 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,328 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 707 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 598.5 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 621 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 72.1 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 115 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,805 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cândești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cândești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Cândești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cândești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cândești?
Cândești has 3,890 residents (2026), ranking 1,120 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cândești?
Cândești covers 38.0 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Cândești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cândești went from 4,272 to 3,890, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Cândești?
Cândești is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.711, longitude 26.568.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cândești?
In Cândești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Cândești?
In Cândești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 72.1 m² (2025), ranking 115 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Cândești?
The nearest to Cândești are Rediu (4.3 km), Blăgești (7.0 km), Costișa (7.6 km), Balcani (8.8 km), Buhuși (10 km).