Ghindăoani: population and statistics
Ghindăoani has a population of 1,709 (2026) across 23.0 km², or 74.4 people per km². It ranks 2,581 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,709 residents
- 23.0 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Ghindăoani ranks No. 77 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 36 ‰ in Ghindăoani, compared with an average of 124 ‰ in Neamț County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.6 ‰ in Ghindăoani, compared with an average of 12.0 ‰ in Neamț County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Ghindăoani: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Ghindăoani in numbers
Where is Ghindăoani?
Population of Ghindăoani over time
Ghindăoani had 2,063 residents in 2016 and 1,709 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,886 |
| 2022 | 1,852 |
| 2023 | 1,828 |
| 2024 | 1,801 |
| 2025 | 1,747 |
| 2026 | 1,709 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,218 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bălțătești (3,839 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Ghindăoani
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 | Ghindăoani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 87 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghindăoani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 913 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,600 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 534.2 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.4 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,506 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghindăoani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.5 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,886 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,856 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghindăoani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghindăoani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,086 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghindăoani
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 trade15 · 20.3%
- Transport and storage8 · 10.8%
- Other service activities8 · 10.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing6 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services6 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 6.8%
- Construction3 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 14.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 14.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 8.1%
- Other personal service activities6 · 8.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.1%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghindăoani?
Ghindăoani has 1,709 residents (2026), ranking 2,581 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghindăoani?
Ghindăoani covers 23.0 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Ghindăoani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghindăoani went from 2,063 to 1,709, a change of −17.2%.
Where is Ghindăoani?
Ghindăoani is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.100, longitude 26.333.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghindăoani?
In Ghindăoani, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,086 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghindăoani?
In Ghindăoani, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 87 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Ghindăoani?
The nearest to Ghindăoani are Bălțătești (4.5 km), Grumăzești (5.3 km), Negrești (7.5 km), Gârcina (9.8 km), Petricani (11 km).