Horia (Neamț County): population and statistics
Horia has a population of 7,130 (2026) across 39.8 km², or 179 people per km². It ranks 429 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,130 residents
- 39.8 km²
- 179 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Horia ranks No. 17 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 2.4 m³ in Horia, compared with an average of 21.7 m³ in Neamț County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Horia, compared with an average of 2.7 per 10,000 inh. in Neamț County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Horia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (116 businesses).
Horia in numbers
Where is Horia?
Population of Horia over time
Horia had 7,358 residents in 2016 and 7,130 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,271 |
| 2022 | 7,238 |
| 2023 | 7,214 |
| 2024 | 7,141 |
| 2025 | 7,158 |
| 2026 | 7,130 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,569 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Roman (63,432 residents), 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Horia
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 | Horia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 561 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 426 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Horia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.44 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,541 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.21 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 334 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,044 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 440 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 426.9 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,337 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.8 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 883 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.21 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 237 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Horia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.82 km | 3.91 km | 6.17 km | ranked 428 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 445 m³ | 6,207 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 210 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Horia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.2 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.24 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,453 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Horia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,346 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Horia | 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) | 357 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 459 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 984 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Horia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2.4 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,604 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.23 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,504 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Horia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,095 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Horia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Horia
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 trade146 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage87 · 12.9%
- Construction65 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services56 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical51 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing49 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services45 · 6.7%
- Other service activities37 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)116 · 17.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)79 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines68 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities61 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities52 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings46 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities40 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities35 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities27 · 4.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy25 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horia?
Horia has 7,130 residents (2026), ranking 429 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Horia?
Horia covers 39.8 km², with a density of 179 people per km².
Is the population of Horia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Horia went from 7,358 to 7,130, a change of −3.1%.
Where is Horia?
Horia is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.893, longitude 26.920.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Horia?
In Horia, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 2.4 m³ (2025), ranking 2,604 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Horia?
In Horia, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Horia?
The nearest to Horia are Roman (4.1 km), Ion Creangă (6.3 km), Gâdinți (7.5 km), Trifești (8.2 km), Secuieni (8.9 km).