Icușești: population and statistics
Icușești has a population of 4,692 (2026) across 62.5 km², or 75.1 people per km². It ranks 839 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,692 residents
- 62.5 km²
- 75 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Icușești ranks No. 33 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Icușești, compared with an average of 0.59 ‰ in Neamț County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 33.7 m² in Icușești, compared with an average of 51.4 m² in Neamț County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Icușești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Icușești in numbers
Where is Icușești?
Population of Icușești over time
Icușești had 4,853 residents in 2016 and 4,692 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,813 |
| 2022 | 4,802 |
| 2023 | 4,772 |
| 2024 | 4,778 |
| 2025 | 4,725 |
| 2026 | 4,692 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,749 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ion Creangă, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Horia (7,130 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Icușești
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 | Icușești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Icușești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,071 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 888 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 441.4 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,136 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.7 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,063 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Icușești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.6 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,881 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.49 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,159 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Icușești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 28 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,979 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 483 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Icușești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,629 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Icușești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 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 |
Businesses by activity: Icușești
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 trade43 · 27.4%
- Construction23 · 14.6%
- Transport and storage16 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing15 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services7 · 4.5%
- Information and communication6 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 19.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 15.3%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 13.4%
- Construction of buildings16 · 10.2%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 9.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 8.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities5 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Icușești?
Icușești has 4,692 residents (2026), ranking 839 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Icușești?
Icușești covers 62.5 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Icușești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Icușești went from 4,853 to 4,692, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Icușești?
Icușești is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.805, longitude 26.981.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Icușești?
In Icușești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Icușești?
In Icușești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 33.7 m² (2025), ranking 3,063 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Icușești?
The nearest to Icușești are Ion Creangă (5.7 km), Valea Ursului (8.0 km), Dămienești (8.0 km), Filipești (9.2 km), Horia (11 km).