Costișa: population and statistics
Costișa has a population of 3,327 (2026) across 27.4 km², or 122 people per km². It ranks 1,380 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,327 residents
- 27.4 km²
- 122 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Costișa ranks No. 52 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.5 ‰ in Costișa, compared with an average of 17.9 ‰ in Neamț County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.91 ‰ in Costișa, compared with an average of 1.92 ‰ in Neamț County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Costișa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (47 businesses).
Costișa in numbers
Where is Costișa?
Neighbouring localities
- Podoleni5.4 km · 5,204
- Buhuși6.3 km · 21,134
- Români6.7 km · 3,881
- Cândești7.6 km · 3,890
- Blăgești7.9 km · 7,686
- Zănești8.7 km · 5,637
- Rediu8.8 km · 5,118
- Racova10 km · 3,461
All localities in Neamț County
Localities of similar size
Population of Costișa over time
Costișa had 3,532 residents in 2016 and 3,327 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,458 |
| 2022 | 3,406 |
| 2023 | 3,388 |
| 2024 | 3,346 |
| 2025 | 3,336 |
| 2026 | 3,327 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,836 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Podoleni (5,204 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Costișa
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 | Costișa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,965 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Costișa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.28 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,690 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,061 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,575 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,418 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 473.4 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,730 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.8 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,871 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.91 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 117 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Costișa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.4 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,748 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.40 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,330 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Costișa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Costișa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 992 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 519 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Costișa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.8 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,186 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.68 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 189 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Costișa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 755 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Costișa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Costișa
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 trade55 · 23.9%
- Transport and storage30 · 13.0%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 10.4%
- Construction23 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services19 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing18 · 7.8%
- Other service activities13 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 20.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 11.3%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings16 · 7.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 4.3%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.3%
- Real estate activities7 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Costișa?
Costișa has 3,327 residents (2026), ranking 1,380 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Costișa?
Costișa covers 27.4 km², with a density of 122 people per km².
Is the population of Costișa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Costișa went from 3,532 to 3,327, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Costișa?
Costișa is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.754, longitude 26.645.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Costișa?
In Costișa, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,965 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Costișa?
In Costișa, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.91 ‰ (2025), ranking 117 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Costișa?
The nearest to Costișa are Podoleni (5.4 km), Buhuși (6.3 km), Români (6.7 km), Cândești (7.6 km), Blăgești (7.9 km).