Gârcina: population and statistics
Gârcina has a population of 4,828 (2026) across 122.1 km², or 39.5 people per km². It ranks 801 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,828 residents
- 122.1 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Gârcina ranks No. 32 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Gârcina, compared with an average of 33.1 ‰ in Neamț County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Gârcina in numbers
Where is Gârcina?
Population of Gârcina over time
Gârcina had 4,943 residents in 2016 and 4,828 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,880 |
| 2022 | 4,839 |
| 2023 | 4,848 |
| 2024 | 4,822 |
| 2025 | 4,839 |
| 2026 | 4,828 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,101 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Negrești, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Piatra Neamț (104,420 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Gârcina
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 | Gârcina | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 648 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gârcina | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.78 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,638 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.35 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 316 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,293 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 721 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 474.9 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,711 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 73.8 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 90 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.86 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 693 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gârcina | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1 m³ | 6,207 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1,012 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gârcina | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gârcina | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gârcina | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.3 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 294 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 604 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 321 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 548 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gârcina | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.6 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,240 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gârcina | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gârcina | 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) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gârcina?
Gârcina has 4,828 residents (2026), ranking 801 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gârcina?
Gârcina covers 122.1 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Gârcina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gârcina went from 4,943 to 4,828, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Gârcina?
Gârcina is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.026, longitude 26.264.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârcina?
In Gârcina, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Gârcina?
In Gârcina, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1 m³ (2025), ranking 1,012 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Gârcina?
The nearest to Gârcina are Negrești (7.0 km), Crăcăoani (8.7 km), Ghindăoani (9.8 km), Alexandru cel Bun (11 km), Bălțătești (12 km).