Poienari: population and statistics
Poienari has a population of 1,463 (2026) across 34.6 km², or 42.3 people per km². It ranks 2,759 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,463 residents
- 34.6 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Poienari ranks No. 82 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.95 km in Poienari, compared with an average of 2.54 km in Neamț County and 3.05 km nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 36.0 m² in Poienari, compared with an average of 51.4 m² in Neamț County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Poienari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Poienari in numbers
Where is Poienari?
Population of Poienari over time
Poienari had 1,639 residents in 2016 and 1,463 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,548 |
| 2022 | 1,527 |
| 2023 | 1,528 |
| 2024 | 1,505 |
| 2025 | 1,484 |
| 2026 | 1,463 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,847 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pâncești, 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Poienari
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 | Poienari | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poienari | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.79 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 309 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,966 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 787 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,812 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 537.9 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.0 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,976 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poienari | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.4 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,835 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,795 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poienari | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poienari | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.3 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,357 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.95 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 28 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Poienari | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Poienari | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 420 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poienari
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 trade16 · 28.1%
- Transport and storage7 · 12.3%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 12.3%
- Construction6 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing4 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 5.3%
- Other service activities3 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 14.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 12.3%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 10.5%
- Civil engineering4 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings3 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poienari?
Poienari has 1,463 residents (2026), ranking 2,759 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poienari?
Poienari covers 34.6 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Poienari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poienari went from 1,639 to 1,463, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Poienari?
Poienari is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.886, longitude 27.114.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poienari?
In Poienari, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.95 km (2025), ranking 28 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Poienari?
In Poienari, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 36.0 m² (2025), ranking 2,976 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Poienari?
The nearest to Poienari are Pâncești (4.5 km), Bozieni (5.4 km), Dagâța (9.0 km), Gâdinți (10 km), Ion Creangă (10 km).