Piatra Șoimului: population and statistics
Piatra Șoimului has a population of 8,110 (2026) across 147.6 km², or 55.0 people per km². It ranks 359 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,110 residents
- 147.6 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Piatra Șoimului ranks No. 13 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.2 in Piatra Șoimului, compared with an average of 2.7 per 10,000 inh. in Neamț County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.5 ‰ in Piatra Șoimului, compared with an average of 24.6 ‰ in Neamț County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Piatra Șoimului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (58 businesses).
Piatra Șoimului in numbers
Where is Piatra Șoimului?
Population of Piatra Șoimului over time
Piatra Șoimului had 8,639 residents in 2016 and 8,110 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,386 |
| 2022 | 8,313 |
| 2023 | 8,201 |
| 2024 | 8,187 |
| 2025 | 8,158 |
| 2026 | 8,110 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,668 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dumbrava Roșie, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Piatra Neamț (104,420 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Piatra Șoimului
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 Șoimului | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Piatra Șoimului | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.36 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,334 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,311 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 377 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 408.3 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,578 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.5 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,203 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.85 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 700 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Piatra Șoimului | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.8 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,685 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.23 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,371 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Piatra Șoimului | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Piatra Șoimului | 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) | 65 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 906 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,330 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Piatra Șoimului | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Piatra Șoimului | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Piatra Șoimului
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 trade80 · 24.0%
- Transport and storage53 · 15.9%
- Construction38 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing32 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services25 · 7.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 17.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines43 · 12.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities36 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 10.8%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings23 · 6.9%
- Forestry and logging16 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)12 · 3.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Piatra Șoimului?
Piatra Șoimului has 8,110 residents (2026), ranking 359 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Piatra Șoimului?
Piatra Șoimului covers 147.6 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Piatra Șoimului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Piatra Șoimului went from 8,639 to 8,110, a change of −6.1%.
Where is Piatra Șoimului?
Piatra Șoimului is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.832, longitude 26.436.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Piatra Șoimului?
In Piatra Șoimului, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Piatra Șoimului?
In Piatra Șoimului, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,330 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Piatra Șoimului?
The nearest to Piatra Șoimului are Dumbrava Roșie (4.4 km), Săvinești (4.7 km), Roznov (5.7 km), Borlești (7.2 km), Zănești (10 km).