Ruginoasa (Neamț County): population and statistics
Ruginoasa has a population of 1,683 (2026) across 30.2 km², or 55.7 people per km². It ranks 2,602 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,683 residents
- 30.2 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Ruginoasa ranks No. 78 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.5 ‰ in Ruginoasa, compared with an average of 12.0 ‰ in Neamț County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Ruginoasa, compared with an average of 0.59 ‰ in Neamț County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Ruginoasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Ruginoasa in numbers
Where is Ruginoasa?
Population of Ruginoasa over time
Ruginoasa had 1,916 residents in 2016 and 1,683 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,769 |
| 2022 | 1,744 |
| 2023 | 1,732 |
| 2024 | 1,707 |
| 2025 | 1,702 |
| 2026 | 1,683 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,234 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârgăuani (3,078 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Ruginoasa
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 | Ruginoasa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 871 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.5 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 60 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ruginoasa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.48 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 579 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 986 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,466 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 585.9 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.4 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 308 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ruginoasa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.0 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,233 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.19 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,398 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ruginoasa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ruginoasa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.7 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,335 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ruginoasa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ruginoasa | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,943 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ruginoasa
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 trade24 · 27.6%
- Transport and storage13 · 14.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 9.2%
- Construction8 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 5.7%
- Other service activities4 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 20.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 14.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 13.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings3 · 3.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy3 · 3.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ruginoasa?
Ruginoasa has 1,683 residents (2026), ranking 2,602 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ruginoasa?
Ruginoasa covers 30.2 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Ruginoasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ruginoasa went from 1,916 to 1,683, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Ruginoasa?
Ruginoasa is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.985, longitude 26.701.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ruginoasa?
In Ruginoasa, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 60 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ruginoasa?
In Ruginoasa, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Ruginoasa?
The nearest to Ruginoasa are Bârgăuani (4.2 km), Văleni (5.5 km), Făurei (6.9 km), Dulcești (7.2 km), Gherăești (9.2 km).