Piatra Neamț: population and statistics
Piatra Neamț has a population of 104,420 (2026) across 77.3 km², or 1,350 people per km². It ranks 24 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 104,420 residents
- 77.3 km²
- 1,350 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Piatra Neamț ranks No. 1 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 364 ‰ in Piatra Neamț, compared with an average of 161 ‰ in Neamț County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Piatra Neamț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (2,273 businesses).
Piatra Neamț in numbers
Where is Piatra Neamț?
Population of Piatra Neamț over time
Piatra Neamț had 115,462 residents in 2016 and 104,420 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 111,067 |
| 2022 | 109,900 |
| 2023 | 108,424 |
| 2024 | 106,893 |
| 2025 | 105,538 |
| 2026 | 104,420 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,829 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.9 times the national average.
All indicators for Piatra Neamț
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 | Piatra Neamț | 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) | 18.9 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Piatra Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,632 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.37 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,328 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 43,481 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 25 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 416.4 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,478 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.8 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,567 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,293 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Piatra Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.90 km | 3.91 km | 6.17 km | ranked 919 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 337 m³ | 6,207 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 360 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Piatra Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.4 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 377 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.52 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,240 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Piatra Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 364 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 94 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Piatra Neamț | 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) | 716 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 290 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 647 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Piatra Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.2 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 981 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.19 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,285 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Piatra Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.64 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 108 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) | 0.92 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 293 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Piatra Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 175 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 203 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: Piatra Neamț
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 trade3,000 · 20.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical1,587 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services1,387 · 9.6%
- Transport and storage1,267 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing1,176 · 8.1%
- Construction1,059 · 7.3%
- Real estate832 · 5.8%
- Other service activities787 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)2,273 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)1,742 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines959 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities956 · 6.6%
- Real estate activities832 · 5.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy803 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities780 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities758 · 5.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities694 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings621 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Piatra Neamț?
Piatra Neamț has 104,420 residents (2026), ranking 24 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Piatra Neamț?
Piatra Neamț covers 77.3 km², with a density of 1,350 people per km².
Is the population of Piatra Neamț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Piatra Neamț went from 115,462 to 104,420, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Piatra Neamț?
Piatra Neamț is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.928, longitude 26.371.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Piatra Neamț?
In Piatra Neamț, “Existing dwellings” stands at 43,481 (2025), ranking 25 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Piatra Neamț?
In Piatra Neamț, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 364 ‰ (2024), ranking 94 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Piatra Neamț?
The nearest to Piatra Neamț are Alexandru cel Bun (6.7 km), Dumbrava Roșie (7.6 km), Dobreni (8.2 km), Girov (9.4 km), Săvinești (11 km).