Petricani: population and statistics
Petricani has a population of 6,083 (2026) across 75.6 km², or 80.5 people per km². It ranks 551 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,083 residents
- 75.6 km²
- 80 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Petricani ranks No. 20 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Petricani, compared with an average of 2.7 per 10,000 inh. in Neamț County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 368.9 ‰ in Petricani, compared with an average of 445.7 ‰ in Neamț County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Petricani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (56 businesses).
Petricani in numbers
Where is Petricani?
Population of Petricani over time
Petricani had 6,127 residents in 2016 and 6,083 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,146 |
| 2022 | 6,147 |
| 2023 | 6,140 |
| 2024 | 6,126 |
| 2025 | 6,123 |
| 2026 | 6,083 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,584 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Grumăzești, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Neamț (22,882 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Petricani
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 | Petricani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,803 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) | 9.0 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petricani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,155 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,244 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 758 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 368.9 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.0 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,372 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.99 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,147 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petricani | 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) | 1.48 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petricani | 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) | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Petricani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,021 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,189 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Petricani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Petricani | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 139 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 439 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Petricani
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 trade70 · 28.2%
- Manufacturing34 · 13.7%
- Transport and storage29 · 11.7%
- Construction20 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services14 · 5.6%
- Information and communication11 · 4.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 22.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 15.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 9.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 7.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)12 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 4.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 3.6%
- Manufacture of furniture9 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petricani?
Petricani has 6,083 residents (2026), ranking 551 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Petricani?
Petricani covers 75.6 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Petricani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Petricani went from 6,127 to 6,083, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Petricani?
Petricani is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.158, longitude 26.446.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petricani?
In Petricani, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petricani?
In Petricani, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 368.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,916 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Petricani?
The nearest to Petricani are Grumăzești (5.5 km), Urecheni (7.0 km), Târgu Neamț (8.3 km), Timișești (9.0 km), Păstrăveni (9.3 km).