Ștefan cel Mare (Neamț County): population and statistics
Ștefan cel Mare has a population of 2,816 (2026) across 50.1 km², or 56.2 people per km². It ranks 1,708 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,816 residents
- 50.1 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Ștefan cel Mare ranks No. 59 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.36 ‰ in Ștefan cel Mare, compared with an average of 1.72 ‰ in Neamț County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 36.9 m² in Ștefan cel Mare, compared with an average of 51.4 m² in Neamț County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Ștefan cel Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Ștefan cel Mare in numbers
Where is Ștefan cel Mare?
Population of Ștefan cel Mare over time
Ștefan cel Mare had 3,132 residents in 2016 and 2,816 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,969 |
| 2022 | 2,917 |
| 2023 | 2,886 |
| 2024 | 2,872 |
| 2025 | 2,840 |
| 2026 | 2,816 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,022 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dragomirești, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Girov (5,071 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Ștefan cel Mare
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 | Ștefan cel Mare | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 648 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.88 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,309 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,454 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,608 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 516.3 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.9 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,922 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.3 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,848 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,974 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 992 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.3 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,045 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 539 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 366 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ștefan cel Mare
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 trade41 · 22.3%
- Manufacturing25 · 13.6%
- Transport and storage24 · 13.0%
- Construction21 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services18 · 9.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 6.0%
- Real estate9 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 14.7%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 10.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings15 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)10 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering10 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare has 2,816 residents (2026), ranking 1,708 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare covers 50.1 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Ștefan cel Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ștefan cel Mare went from 3,132 to 2,816, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.988, longitude 26.544.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefan cel Mare?
In Ștefan cel Mare, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.36 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,974 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Ștefan cel Mare?
In Ștefan cel Mare, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 36.9 m² (2025), ranking 2,922 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Ștefan cel Mare?
The nearest to Ștefan cel Mare are Dragomirești (4.5 km), Girov (6.7 km), Dochia (8.0 km), Bârgăuani (8.1 km), Războieni (9.0 km).