Urecheni: population and statistics
Urecheni has a population of 3,846 (2026) across 30.7 km², or 125 people per km². It ranks 1,137 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,846 residents
- 30.7 km²
- 125 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Urecheni ranks No. 44 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.52 ‰ in Urecheni, compared with an average of 1.72 ‰ in Neamț County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 9.4 m³ in Urecheni, compared with an average of 21.7 m³ in Neamț County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Urecheni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (43 businesses).
Urecheni in numbers
Where is Urecheni?
Population of Urecheni over time
Urecheni had 4,150 residents in 2016 and 3,846 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,961 |
| 2022 | 3,945 |
| 2023 | 3,917 |
| 2024 | 3,912 |
| 2025 | 3,875 |
| 2026 | 3,846 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,300 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Păstrăveni, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Petricani (6,083 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Urecheni
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 | Urecheni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,748 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Urecheni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.21 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,206 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.56 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,208 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,719 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,237 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 447.0 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,047 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.0 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,305 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Urecheni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.5 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,541 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,902 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Urecheni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 797 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Urecheni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.4 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,395 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Urecheni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Urecheni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 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: Urecheni
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 trade53 · 29.3%
- Transport and storage29 · 16.0%
- Manufacturing20 · 11.0%
- Construction15 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services11 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 5.5%
- Other service activities10 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 23.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 17.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 13.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings12 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 3.3%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods6 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Urecheni?
Urecheni has 3,846 residents (2026), ranking 1,137 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Urecheni?
Urecheni covers 30.7 km², with a density of 125 people per km².
Is the population of Urecheni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Urecheni went from 4,150 to 3,846, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Urecheni?
Urecheni is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.178, longitude 26.534.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Urecheni?
In Urecheni, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.52 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,902 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Urecheni?
In Urecheni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 9.4 m³ (2025), ranking 2,395 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Urecheni?
The nearest to Urecheni are Păstrăveni (3.4 km), Timișești (5.4 km), Țibucani (7.0 km), Petricani (7.0 km), Moțca (7.6 km).