Negrești (Neamț County): population and statistics
Negrești has a population of 1,680 (2026) across 34.6 km², or 48.5 people per km². It ranks 2,606 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,680 residents
- 34.6 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Negrești ranks No. 79 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.6 ‰ in Negrești, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Neamț County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.76 ‰ in Negrești, compared with an average of 1.72 ‰ in Neamț County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Negrești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Negrești in numbers
Where is Negrești?
Population of Negrești over time
Negrești had 1,861 residents in 2016 and 1,680 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,785 |
| 2022 | 1,748 |
| 2023 | 1,723 |
| 2024 | 1,709 |
| 2025 | 1,688 |
| 2026 | 1,680 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,847 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bodești (4,341 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Negrești
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 | Negrești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.4 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 314 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,951 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Negrești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.17 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 345 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 885 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,656 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 526.8 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,138 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.5 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.98 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 392 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Negrești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.0 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,447 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.76 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 319 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Negrești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Negrești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 246 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 576 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.7 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 284 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Negrești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Negrești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Negrești
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 · 21.1%
- Construction18 · 11.2%
- Transport and storage16 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing11 · 6.8%
- Other service activities9 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 17.4%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 11.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings11 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 5.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Negrești?
Negrești has 1,680 residents (2026), ranking 2,606 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Negrești?
Negrești covers 34.6 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Negrești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Negrești went from 1,861 to 1,680, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Negrești?
Negrești is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.034, longitude 26.356.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Negrești?
In Negrești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,951 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Negrești?
In Negrești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.76 ‰ (2026), ranking 319 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Negrești?
The nearest to Negrești are Bodești (6.2 km), Dobreni (6.9 km), Gârcina (7.0 km), Ghindăoani (7.5 km), Grumăzești (11 km).