Ceahlău: population and statistics
Ceahlău has a population of 2,313 (2026) across 96.8 km², or 23.9 people per km². It ranks 2,065 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,313 residents
- 96.8 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Ceahlău ranks No. 67 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 44.9 nights in Ceahlău, compared with an average of 1.4 nights in Neamț County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.65 km in Ceahlău, compared with an average of 2.54 km in Neamț County and 3.05 km nationally.
Ceahlău: the most common activity among active businesses is Accommodation (47 businesses).
Ceahlău in numbers
Where is Ceahlău?
Population of Ceahlău over time
Ceahlău had 2,462 residents in 2016 and 2,313 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,367 |
| 2022 | 2,346 |
| 2023 | 2,332 |
| 2024 | 2,316 |
| 2025 | 2,331 |
| 2026 | 2,313 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,550 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Ceahlău
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 | Ceahlău | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 958 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ceahlău | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.85 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,283 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,373 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,748 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 593.6 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.1 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 569 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ceahlău | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.0 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 382 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.19 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 248 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ceahlău | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 949 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ceahlău | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 44.9 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 14 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24,096 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 10 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 958.9 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 9 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ceahlău | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.9 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 377 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,603 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ceahlău | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ceahlău | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ceahlău
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 trade59 · 17.9%
- Accommodation and food services59 · 17.9%
- Transport and storage32 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing29 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services29 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 7.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation23 · 7.0%
- Construction18 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Accommodation47 · 14.2%
- Food and beverage service activities41 · 12.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 12.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 11.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 7.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities22 · 6.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)18 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 5.2%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 4.8%
- Forestry and logging14 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ceahlău?
Ceahlău has 2,313 residents (2026), ranking 2,065 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ceahlău?
Ceahlău covers 96.8 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Ceahlău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ceahlău went from 2,462 to 2,313, a change of −6.1%.
Where is Ceahlău?
Ceahlău is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.006, longitude 25.962.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Ceahlău?
In Ceahlău, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 44.9 nights (2025), ranking 14 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ceahlău?
In Ceahlău, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.65 km (2025), ranking 1,603 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Ceahlău?
The nearest to Ceahlău are Grințieș (9.0 km), Hangu (10 km), Poiana Teiului (11 km), Tașca (14 km), Bicaz (14 km).