Pipirig: population and statistics
Pipirig has a population of 8,842 (2026) across 194.5 km², or 45.5 people per km². It ranks 314 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,842 residents
- 194.5 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Pipirig ranks No. 9 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.09 km in Pipirig, compared with an average of 2.54 km in Neamț County and 3.05 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.1 in Pipirig, compared with an average of 2.7 per 10,000 inh. in Neamț County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Pipirig: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (168 businesses).
Pipirig in numbers
Where is Pipirig?
Population of Pipirig over time
Pipirig had 9,058 residents in 2016 and 8,842 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,985 |
| 2022 | 8,948 |
| 2023 | 8,901 |
| 2024 | 8,887 |
| 2025 | 8,869 |
| 2026 | 8,842 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,244 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Agapia, 14.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Neamț (22,882 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Pipirig
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 | Pipirig | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,995 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 476 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pipirig | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,599 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.38 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 775 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,828 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 301 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 432.9 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,246 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.7 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 514 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.05 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 371 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pipirig | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.2 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,217 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.71 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,099 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pipirig | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pipirig | 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) | 58 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 919 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 961 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pipirig | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 4.5 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,562 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.09 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,680 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pipirig | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pipirig | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,061 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pipirig
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 trade213 · 23.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing162 · 17.9%
- Transport and storage160 · 17.7%
- Manufacturing106 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services66 · 7.3%
- Construction57 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services44 · 4.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 2.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)168 · 18.6%
- Forestry and logging158 · 17.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines145 · 16.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)99 · 11.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities98 · 10.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)78 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities52 · 5.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities43 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities37 · 4.1%
- Construction of buildings29 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pipirig?
Pipirig has 8,842 residents (2026), ranking 314 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pipirig?
Pipirig covers 194.5 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Pipirig growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pipirig went from 9,058 to 8,842, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Pipirig?
Pipirig is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.239, longitude 26.074.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pipirig?
In Pipirig, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.09 km (2025), ranking 1,680 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pipirig?
In Pipirig, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,061 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Pipirig?
The nearest to Pipirig are Agapia (14 km), Vânători-Neamț (15 km), Mălini (16 km), Farcașa (18 km), Râșca (18 km).