Oniceni: population and statistics
Oniceni has a population of 3,668 (2026) across 44.9 km², or 81.8 people per km². It ranks 1,214 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,668 residents
- 44.9 km²
- 82 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Oniceni ranks No. 47 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 25.2% in Oniceni, compared with an average of 2.6% in Neamț County and 2.0% nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.9 ‰ in Oniceni, compared with an average of 33.1 ‰ in Neamț County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Oniceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Oniceni in numbers
Where is Oniceni?
Population of Oniceni over time
Oniceni had 3,729 residents in 2016 and 3,668 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,717 |
| 2022 | 3,705 |
| 2023 | 3,714 |
| 2024 | 3,730 |
| 2025 | 3,704 |
| 2026 | 3,668 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,283 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Valea Ursului, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ion Creangă (5,544 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Oniceni
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 | Oniceni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.4 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 394 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 148 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,990 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oniceni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,364 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,525 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,493 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 415.8 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.2 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oniceni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.9 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,117 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oniceni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 25.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 7 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Oniceni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Oniceni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 181 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 179 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Oniceni
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 trade13 · 41.9%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 12.9%
- Transport and storage3 · 9.7%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oniceni?
Oniceni has 3,668 residents (2026), ranking 1,214 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oniceni?
Oniceni covers 44.9 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Oniceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oniceni went from 3,729 to 3,668, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Oniceni?
Oniceni is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.792, longitude 27.153.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Oniceni?
In Oniceni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 25.2% (2026), ranking 7 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oniceni?
In Oniceni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,117 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Oniceni?
The nearest to Oniceni are Valea Ursului (5.4 km), Bozieni (5.4 km), Băcești (7.0 km), Roșiori (9.0 km), Lipova (10 km).