Dămuc: population and statistics
Dămuc has a population of 2,845 (2026) across 180.7 km², or 15.7 people per km². It ranks 1,685 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,845 residents
- 180.7 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Dămuc ranks No. 58 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.4 ‰ in Dămuc, compared with an average of 17.9 ‰ in Neamț County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 9.1 m³ in Dămuc, compared with an average of 21.7 m³ in Neamț County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Dămuc: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (43 businesses).
Dămuc in numbers
Where is Dămuc?
Population of Dămuc over time
Dămuc had 3,070 residents in 2016 and 2,845 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,974 |
| 2022 | 2,944 |
| 2023 | 2,912 |
| 2024 | 2,889 |
| 2025 | 2,870 |
| 2026 | 2,845 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,307 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bicaz-Chei (4,311 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Dămuc
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 | Dămuc | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,866 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,102 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dămuc | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.57 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,128 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.76 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,089 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,388 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,721 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 487.9 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,548 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.9 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,261 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dămuc | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.8 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,712 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dămuc | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dămuc | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 303 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 515 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 554 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dămuc | 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 |
Health
| Indicator | Dămuc | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 479 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dămuc | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dămuc
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 trade57 · 21.8%
- Transport and storage42 · 16.0%
- Manufacturing37 · 14.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing35 · 13.4%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 7.3%
- Construction18 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services16 · 6.1%
- Real estate8 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 16.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 14.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 14.1%
- Forestry and logging27 · 10.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)26 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings15 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.7%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 4.6%
- Accommodation11 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dămuc?
Dămuc has 2,845 residents (2026), ranking 1,685 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dămuc?
Dămuc covers 180.7 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Dămuc growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dămuc went from 3,070 to 2,845, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Dămuc?
Dămuc is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.737, longitude 25.915.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dămuc?
In Dămuc, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Dămuc?
In Dămuc, “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 Dămuc?
The nearest to Dămuc are Bicaz-Chei (9.2 km), Bălan (13 km), Tarcău (14 km), Bicazu Ardelean (14 km), Sândominic (17 km).