Crăcăoani: population and statistics
Crăcăoani has a population of 4,108 (2026) across 131.8 km², or 31.2 people per km². It ranks 1,038 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,108 residents
- 131.8 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Crăcăoani ranks No. 37 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.49 ‰ in Crăcăoani, compared with an average of 1.72 ‰ in Neamț County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 65.9 m² in Crăcăoani, compared with an average of 51.4 m² in Neamț County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Crăcăoani: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Crăcăoani in numbers
Where is Crăcăoani?
Population of Crăcăoani over time
Crăcăoani had 4,427 residents in 2016 and 4,108 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,308 |
| 2022 | 4,246 |
| 2023 | 4,230 |
| 2024 | 4,171 |
| 2025 | 4,148 |
| 2026 | 4,108 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,458 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gârcina, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vânători-Neamț (8,352 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Crăcăoani
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 | Crăcăoani | 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) | 17.5 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crăcăoani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.97 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,925 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,036 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 468.6 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,783 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.9 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 286 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crăcăoani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.7 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,445 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,918 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crăcăoani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 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 |
Health
| Indicator | Crăcăoani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Crăcăoani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crăcăoani
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 trade56 · 25.8%
- Transport and storage43 · 19.8%
- Manufacturing23 · 10.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 9.2%
- Construction20 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services14 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 18.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 17.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 17.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 9.2%
- Forestry and logging18 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)14 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings9 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crăcăoani?
Crăcăoani has 4,108 residents (2026), ranking 1,038 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crăcăoani?
Crăcăoani covers 131.8 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Crăcăoani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crăcăoani went from 4,427 to 4,108, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Crăcăoani?
Crăcăoani is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.086, longitude 26.190.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crăcăoani?
In Crăcăoani, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.49 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,918 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Crăcăoani?
In Crăcăoani, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 65.9 m² (2025), ranking 286 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Crăcăoani?
The nearest to Crăcăoani are Gârcina (8.7 km), Bălțătești (9.0 km), Agapia (9.9 km), Hangu (11 km), Ghindăoani (11 km).