Roman: population and statistics
Roman has a population of 63,432 (2026) across 29.5 km², or 2,153 people per km². It ranks 38 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 63,432 residents
- 29.5 km²
- 2,153 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Roman ranks No. 2 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.95 ‰ in Roman, compared with an average of 1.59 ‰ in Neamț County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Roman: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (958 businesses).
Roman in numbers
Where is Roman?
Population of Roman over time
Roman had 70,773 residents in 2016 and 63,432 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 68,357 |
| 2022 | 67,212 |
| 2023 | 66,101 |
| 2024 | 65,206 |
| 2025 | 64,125 |
| 2026 | 63,432 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,126 football pitches.
- Its population density is 23.7 times the national average.
All indicators for Roman
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 | Roman | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roman | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.68 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,650 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.88 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 27,575 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 42 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 434.7 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,224 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.4 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 749 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.12 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,062 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Roman | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.92 km | 3.91 km | 6.17 km | ranked 918 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 566 m³ | 6,207 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 115 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roman | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.5 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.56 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roman | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 259 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Roman | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 328 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 487 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 977 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Roman | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.0 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,190 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,458 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Roman | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.95 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 170 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.88 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 332 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Roman | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 181 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 179 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Roman
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 trade1,197 · 23.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical481 · 9.2%
- Transport and storage474 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services442 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing386 · 7.4%
- Construction378 · 7.3%
- Real estate319 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services308 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)958 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)548 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines366 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities345 · 6.6%
- Real estate activities319 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities284 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities244 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities233 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings225 · 4.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy205 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roman?
Roman has 63,432 residents (2026), ranking 38 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Roman?
Roman covers 29.5 km², with a density of 2,153 people per km².
Is the population of Roman growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Roman went from 70,773 to 63,432, a change of −10.4%.
Where is Roman?
Roman is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.930, longitude 26.930.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Roman?
In Roman, “Existing dwellings” stands at 27,575 (2025), ranking 42 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roman?
In Roman, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.95 ‰ (2024), ranking 170 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Roman?
The nearest to Roman are Horia (4.1 km), Gâdinți (5.3 km), Tămășeni (7.7 km), Trifești (8.7 km), Sagna (8.8 km).