Zănești: population and statistics
Zănești has a population of 5,637 (2026) across 33.5 km², or 168 people per km². It ranks 621 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,637 residents
- 33.5 km²
- 168 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Zănești ranks No. 22 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.80 km in Zănești, compared with an average of 2.54 km in Neamț County and 3.05 km nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.18 ‰ in Zănești, compared with an average of 0.59 ‰ in Neamț County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Zănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (72 businesses).
Zănești in numbers
Where is Zănești?
Population of Zănești over time
Zănești had 6,147 residents in 2016 and 5,637 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,938 |
| 2022 | 5,843 |
| 2023 | 5,802 |
| 2024 | 5,753 |
| 2025 | 5,696 |
| 2026 | 5,637 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,688 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Podoleni, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Roznov (10,168 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Zănești
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 | Zănești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zănești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.81 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,562 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,573 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,465 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 650 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 437.3 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,191 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.4 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,921 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 887 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zănești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.28 km | 3.91 km | 6.17 km | ranked 486 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 105 m³ | 6,207 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 851 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zănești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.9 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,890 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,498 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zănești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zănești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.2 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,842 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,577 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Zănești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,034 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Zănești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zănești
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 trade78 · 20.2%
- Transport and storage39 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing36 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services34 · 8.8%
- Construction32 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 8.0%
- Other service activities26 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 18.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings19 · 4.9%
- Other personal service activities18 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities17 · 4.4%
- Office administration and business support activities17 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zănești?
Zănești has 5,637 residents (2026), ranking 621 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zănești?
Zănești covers 33.5 km², with a density of 168 people per km².
Is the population of Zănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zănești went from 6,147 to 5,637, a change of −8.3%.
Where is Zănești?
Zănești is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.814, longitude 26.571.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zănești?
In Zănești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.80 km (2025), ranking 1,577 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zănești?
In Zănești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.18 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,034 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Zănești?
The nearest to Zănești are Podoleni (4.3 km), Roznov (5.1 km), Rediu (8.7 km), Costișa (8.7 km), Săvinești (8.9 km).