Cordun: population and statistics
Cordun has a population of 8,353 (2026) across 41.7 km², or 200 people per km². It ranks 339 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,353 residents
- 41.7 km²
- 200 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Cordun ranks No. 10 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.11 ‰ in Cordun, compared with an average of 1.92 ‰ in Neamț County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 9.1 m³ in Cordun, compared with an average of 21.7 m³ in Neamț County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Cordun: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (107 businesses).
Cordun in numbers
Where is Cordun?
Population of Cordun over time
Cordun had 7,937 residents in 2016 and 8,353 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,178 |
| 2022 | 8,212 |
| 2023 | 8,267 |
| 2024 | 8,286 |
| 2025 | 8,346 |
| 2026 | 8,353 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,845 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Săbăoani, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Roman (63,432 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Cordun
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 | Cordun | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 489 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cordun | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.46 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,355 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.79 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 265 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,339 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 375 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 399.7 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.2 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 766 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.11 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 145 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cordun | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.37 km | 3.91 km | 6.17 km | ranked 367 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 511 m³ | 6,207 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 148 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cordun | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.5 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,486 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.44 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cordun | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,592 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cordun | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.1 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,409 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.00 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 656 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cordun | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cordun | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cordun
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 trade150 · 24.3%
- Manufacturing64 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage63 · 10.2%
- Construction61 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical49 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services46 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services36 · 5.8%
- Other service activities30 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)107 · 17.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)79 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities55 · 8.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines48 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings44 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities34 · 5.5%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing27 · 4.4%
- Civil engineering24 · 3.9%
- Real estate activities21 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cordun?
Cordun has 8,353 residents (2026), ranking 339 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cordun?
Cordun covers 41.7 km², with a density of 200 people per km².
Is the population of Cordun growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cordun went from 7,937 to 8,353, a change of +5.2%.
Where is Cordun?
Cordun is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.001, longitude 26.826.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cordun?
In Cordun, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.11 ‰ (2025), ranking 145 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Cordun?
In Cordun, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 9.1 m³ (2025), ranking 2,409 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Cordun?
The nearest to Cordun are Săbăoani (3.5 km), Gherăești (4.1 km), Dulcești (4.5 km), Mircești (6.6 km), Răchiteni (7.9 km).