Mărgineni (Neamț County): population and statistics
Mărgineni has a population of 3,404 (2026) across 59.8 km², or 56.9 people per km². It ranks 1,337 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,404 residents
- 59.8 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Mărgineni ranks No. 51 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.44 km in Mărgineni, compared with an average of 3.91 km in Neamț County and 3.48 km nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.6 ‰ in Mărgineni, compared with an average of 33.1 ‰ in Neamț County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Mărgineni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Mărgineni in numbers
Where is Mărgineni?
Population of Mărgineni over time
Mărgineni had 3,882 residents in 2016 and 3,404 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,625 |
| 2022 | 3,568 |
| 2023 | 3,519 |
| 2024 | 3,475 |
| 2025 | 3,427 |
| 2026 | 3,404 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,380 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dochia, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Podoleni (5,204 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Mărgineni
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 | Mărgineni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,156 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mărgineni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.76 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,089 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,701 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,257 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 499.7 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,412 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.4 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,392 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.88 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,234 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mărgineni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.44 km | 3.91 km | 6.17 km | ranked 20 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 323 m³ | 6,207 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 391 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mărgineni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.6 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,768 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.88 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mărgineni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Mărgineni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mărgineni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mărgineni
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 trade34 · 25.4%
- Construction17 · 12.7%
- Transport and storage15 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing13 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services9 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 20.1%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 11.9%
- Construction of buildings15 · 11.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 9.7%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 4.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 3.7%
- Advertising and market research5 · 3.7%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mărgineni?
Mărgineni has 3,404 residents (2026), ranking 1,337 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mărgineni?
Mărgineni covers 59.8 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Mărgineni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mărgineni went from 3,882 to 3,404, a change of −12.3%.
Where is Mărgineni?
Mărgineni is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.881, longitude 26.638.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărgineni?
In Mărgineni, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.44 km (2025), ranking 20 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărgineni?
In Mărgineni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,768 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Mărgineni?
The nearest to Mărgineni are Dochia (6.7 km), Făurei (7.6 km), Podoleni (8.9 km), Zănești (9.0 km), Români (9.6 km).