Drăgănești (Neamț County): population and statistics
Drăgănești has a population of 1,475 (2026) across 26.7 km², or 55.2 people per km². It ranks 2,753 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,475 residents
- 26.7 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Drăgănești ranks No. 80 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 60 ‰ in Drăgănești, compared with an average of 124 ‰ in Neamț County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Drăgănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Drăgănești in numbers
Where is Drăgănești?
Population of Drăgănești over time
Drăgănești had 1,560 residents in 2016 and 1,475 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,517 |
| 2022 | 1,489 |
| 2023 | 1,485 |
| 2024 | 1,483 |
| 2025 | 1,491 |
| 2026 | 1,475 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,745 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brusturi (3,695 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Drăgănești
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 | Drăgănești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 928 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 406 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,966 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 742 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,874 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 503.1 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,380 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.7 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.71 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 443 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.7 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,269 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.03 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,633 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 764 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 420 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăgănești
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 trade20 · 27.4%
- Construction11 · 15.1%
- Manufacturing8 · 11.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 9.6%
- Transport and storage5 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 15.1%
- Construction of buildings10 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 13.7%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 12.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 9.6%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 9.6%
- Civil engineering4 · 5.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 4.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăgănești?
Drăgănești has 1,475 residents (2026), ranking 2,753 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăgănești?
Drăgănești covers 26.7 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Drăgănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăgănești went from 1,560 to 1,475, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Drăgănești?
Drăgănești is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.316, longitude 26.402.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Drăgănești?
In Drăgănești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 742 (2025), ranking 2,874 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgănești?
In Drăgănești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 60 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,753 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Drăgănești?
The nearest to Drăgănești are Brusturi (5.5 km), Boroaia (6.3 km), Răucești (7.1 km), Forăști (7.6 km), Vadu Moldovei (8.2 km).