Valea Ursului: population and statistics
Valea Ursului has a population of 4,058 (2026) across 64.7 km², or 62.8 people per km². It ranks 1,061 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,058 residents
- 64.7 km²
- 63 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Valea Ursului ranks No. 38 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.2 ‰ in Valea Ursului, compared with an average of 33.1 ‰ in Neamț County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 26 ‰ in Valea Ursului, compared with an average of 161 ‰ in Neamț County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Valea Ursului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Valea Ursului in numbers
Where is Valea Ursului?
Population of Valea Ursului over time
Valea Ursului had 4,286 residents in 2016 and 4,058 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,186 |
| 2022 | 4,146 |
| 2023 | 4,156 |
| 2024 | 4,116 |
| 2025 | 4,047 |
| 2026 | 4,058 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,056 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Oniceni, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Horia (7,130 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Valea Ursului
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 | Valea Ursului | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,236 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) | 10.3 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Ursului | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.72 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,690 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,274 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 416.5 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,475 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.1 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,600 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Ursului | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.2 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,107 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Ursului | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 328 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Ursului | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Ursului | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 138 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Ursului
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 trade14 · 27.5%
- Construction10 · 19.6%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 17.6%
- Transport and storage5 · 9.8%
- Other service activities4 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 25.5%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 17.6%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 17.6%
- Construction of buildings8 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 9.8%
- Other personal service activities4 · 7.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 5.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 5.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Ursului?
Valea Ursului has 4,058 residents (2026), ranking 1,061 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Ursului?
Valea Ursului covers 64.7 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Ursului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Ursului went from 4,286 to 4,058, a change of −5.3%.
Where is Valea Ursului?
Valea Ursului is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.789, longitude 27.083.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Ursului?
In Valea Ursului, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,107 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Ursului?
In Valea Ursului, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,020 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Ursului?
The nearest to Valea Ursului are Oniceni (5.4 km), Bozieni (6.7 km), Roșiori (7.0 km), Icușești (8.0 km), Dămienești (9.8 km).