Răucești: population and statistics
Răucești has a population of 8,129 (2026) across 77.7 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 356 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,129 residents
- 77.7 km²
- 105 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Răucești ranks No. 12 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.2 in Răucești, compared with an average of 2.7 per 10,000 inh. in Neamț County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 4.2 m³ in Răucești, compared with an average of 21.7 m³ in Neamț County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Răucești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (76 businesses).
Răucești in numbers
Where is Răucești?
Population of Răucești over time
Răucești had 8,606 residents in 2016 and 8,129 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,371 |
| 2022 | 8,313 |
| 2023 | 8,293 |
| 2024 | 8,251 |
| 2025 | 8,226 |
| 2026 | 8,129 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,878 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Brusturi, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Neamț (22,882 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Răucești
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 | Răucești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,452 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 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) | 12.8 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Răucești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.90 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,271 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.35 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,186 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 406 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 391.9 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,745 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.0 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,325 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Răucești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.57 km | 3.91 km | 6.17 km | ranked 947 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25 m³ | 6,207 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 969 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Răucești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.4 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,391 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,918 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Răucești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 30 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 381 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Răucești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.4 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 278 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 347 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 468 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.3 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 395 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Răucești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 4.2 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,567 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Răucești | 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) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Răucești | 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) | 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: Răucești
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 trade107 · 27.6%
- Manufacturing52 · 13.4%
- Construction48 · 12.4%
- Transport and storage46 · 11.9%
- Administrative and support services25 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 5.7%
- Other service activities17 · 4.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)76 · 19.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)67 · 17.3%
- Specialised construction activities43 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines42 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings35 · 9.0%
- Manufacture of wearing apparel18 · 4.6%
- Civil engineering18 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 4.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods15 · 3.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Răucești?
Răucești has 8,129 residents (2026), ranking 356 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Răucești?
Răucești covers 77.7 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Răucești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Răucești went from 8,606 to 8,129, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Răucești?
Răucești is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.252, longitude 26.405.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răucești?
In Răucești, “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.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Răucești?
In Răucești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 4.2 m³ (2025), ranking 2,567 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Răucești?
The nearest to Răucești are Brusturi (6.4 km), Târgu Neamț (6.6 km), Drăgănești (7.1 km), Timișești (8.7 km), Vânători-Neamț (10 km).