Târgu Neamț: population and statistics
Târgu Neamț has a population of 22,882 (2026) across 43.0 km², or 532 people per km². It ranks 99 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 22,882 residents
- 43.0 km²
- 532 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Târgu Neamț ranks No. 3 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 249 ‰ in Târgu Neamț, compared with an average of 124 ‰ in Neamț County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.49 ‰ in Târgu Neamț, compared with an average of 0.59 ‰ in Neamț County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Târgu Neamț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (475 businesses).
Târgu Neamț in numbers
Where is Târgu Neamț?
Population of Târgu Neamț over time
Târgu Neamț had 22,063 residents in 2016 and 22,882 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,572 |
| 2022 | 22,980 |
| 2023 | 23,395 |
| 2024 | 23,248 |
| 2025 | 22,945 |
| 2026 | 22,882 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,018 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times the national average.
All indicators for Târgu Neamț
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 | Târgu Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,873 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Târgu Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.22 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,203 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.97 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 974 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 9,510 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 108 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 415.6 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,491 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.0 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,736 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.59 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 167 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Târgu Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.68 km | 3.91 km | 6.17 km | ranked 778 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 303 m³ | 6,207 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 428 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Târgu Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.6 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.49 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,260 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Târgu Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 216 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 354 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Târgu Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 846 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 254 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.7 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 390 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Târgu Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.3 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,443 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.95 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 870 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Târgu Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.45 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 124 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.49 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 64 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Târgu Neamț | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 249 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 46 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Târgu Neamț
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 trade657 · 23.8%
- Manufacturing301 · 10.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical251 · 9.1%
- Transport and storage237 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services215 · 7.8%
- Construction189 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services173 · 6.3%
- Real estate159 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)475 · 17.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)397 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines185 · 6.7%
- Specialised construction activities172 · 6.2%
- Real estate activities159 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities143 · 5.2%
- Construction of buildings129 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities119 · 4.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities117 · 4.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities111 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Târgu Neamț?
Târgu Neamț has 22,882 residents (2026), ranking 99 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Târgu Neamț?
Târgu Neamț covers 43.0 km², with a density of 532 people per km².
Is the population of Târgu Neamț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Târgu Neamț went from 22,063 to 22,882, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Târgu Neamț?
Târgu Neamț is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.203, longitude 26.359.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Neamț?
In Târgu Neamț, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 249 ‰ (2025), ranking 46 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Neamț?
In Târgu Neamț, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.49 ‰ (2024), ranking 64 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Târgu Neamț?
The nearest to Târgu Neamț are Răucești (6.6 km), Vânători-Neamț (7.6 km), Grumăzești (8.2 km), Petricani (8.3 km), Bălțătești (9.7 km).