Gherăești: population and statistics
Gherăești has a population of 6,509 (2026) across 29.1 km², or 224 people per km². It ranks 486 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,509 residents
- 29.1 km²
- 224 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Gherăești ranks No. 18 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.15 ‰ in Gherăești, compared with an average of 1.59 ‰ in Neamț County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.5 ‰ in Gherăești, compared with an average of 17.9 ‰ in Neamț County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Gherăești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (58 businesses).
Gherăești in numbers
Where is Gherăești?
Population of Gherăești over time
Gherăești had 6,757 residents in 2016 and 6,509 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,683 |
| 2022 | 6,661 |
| 2023 | 6,589 |
| 2024 | 6,557 |
| 2025 | 6,508 |
| 2026 | 6,509 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,071 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cordun, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săbăoani (11,592 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Gherăești
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 | Gherăești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,635 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,049 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gherăești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.78 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,484 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.46 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 742 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,387 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 674 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 366.7 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,929 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.5 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.54 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 833 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gherăești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.67 km | 3.91 km | 6.17 km | ranked 441 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 139 m³ | 6,207 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 786 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gherăești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.3 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,402 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.23 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,371 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gherăești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gherăești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.0 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,515 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.81 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,133 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gherăești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.15 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,768 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.15 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,733 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gherăești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gherăești
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 trade83 · 23.8%
- Construction52 · 14.9%
- Transport and storage43 · 12.3%
- Manufacturing38 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services35 · 10.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 5.7%
- Real estate17 · 4.9%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 16.6%
- Specialised construction activities49 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 14.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings31 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities17 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 4.6%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment11 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gherăești?
Gherăești has 6,509 residents (2026), ranking 486 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gherăești?
Gherăești covers 29.1 km², with a density of 224 people per km².
Is the population of Gherăești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gherăești went from 6,757 to 6,509, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Gherăești?
Gherăești is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.033, longitude 26.800.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gherăești?
In Gherăești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.15 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,768 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gherăești?
In Gherăești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,049 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Gherăești?
The nearest to Gherăești are Cordun (4.1 km), Mircești (4.6 km), Botești (4.8 km), Săbăoani (5.3 km), Dulcești (7.4 km).