Pângărați: population and statistics
Pângărați has a population of 5,313 (2026) across 121.5 km², or 43.7 people per km². It ranks 670 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,313 residents
- 121.5 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Pângărați ranks No. 24 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.75 km in Pângărați, compared with an average of 3.91 km in Neamț County and 3.48 km nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 71.4 m² in Pângărați, compared with an average of 51.4 m² in Neamț County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Pângărați: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (63 businesses).
Pângărați in numbers
Where is Pângărați?
Population of Pângărați over time
Pângărați had 5,507 residents in 2016 and 5,313 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,391 |
| 2022 | 5,318 |
| 2023 | 5,297 |
| 2024 | 5,292 |
| 2025 | 5,314 |
| 2026 | 5,313 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,010 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Alexandru cel Bun, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Piatra Neamț (104,420 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Pângărați
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 | Pângărați | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 696 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 779 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pângărați | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.55 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,911 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,374 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,582 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 597 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 486.0 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,571 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 71.4 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 127 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.69 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 763 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pângărați | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.75 km | 3.91 km | 6.17 km | ranked 975 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17 m³ | 6,207 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 981 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pângărați | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.2 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,680 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.64 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,150 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pângărați | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 879 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pângărați | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.1 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 322 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 519 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 358 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 630 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pângărați | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.6 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 618 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.75 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,588 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pângărați | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pângărați | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pângărați
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 trade86 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage48 · 12.8%
- Manufacturing35 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services33 · 8.8%
- Construction30 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services30 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 13.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines42 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 6.9%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings19 · 5.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)16 · 4.3%
- Office administration and business support activities16 · 4.3%
- Forestry and logging15 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pângărați?
Pângărați has 5,313 residents (2026), ranking 670 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pângărați?
Pângărați covers 121.5 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Pângărați growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pângărați went from 5,507 to 5,313, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Pângărați?
Pângărați is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.924, longitude 26.213.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pângărați?
In Pângărați, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.75 km (2025), ranking 975 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Pângărați?
In Pângărați, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 71.4 m² (2025), ranking 127 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Pângărați?
The nearest to Pângărați are Alexandru cel Bun (5.3 km), Bicaz (9.4 km), Piatra Neamț (12 km), Gârcina (12 km), Tașca (16 km).