Băcani: population and statistics
Băcani has a population of 3,075 (2026) across 49.5 km², or 62.1 people per km². It ranks 1,529 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,075 residents
- 49.5 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Băcani ranks No. 42 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 34.8 m² in Băcani, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.65 ‰ in Băcani, compared with an average of 1.52 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Băcani: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (30 businesses).
Băcani in numbers
Where is Băcani?
Neighbouring localities
- Perieni5.4 km · 3,905
- Zorleni8.7 km · 9,542
- Banca8.7 km · 5,208
- Pogana9.5 km · 3,092
- Iana10 km · 4,086
- Ciocani11 km · 1,684
- Bârlad12 km · 64,938
- Ibănești12 km · 1,444
All localities in Vaslui County
Localities of similar size
Population of Băcani over time
Băcani had 3,095 residents in 2016 and 3,075 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,133 |
| 2022 | 3,114 |
| 2023 | 3,092 |
| 2024 | 3,102 |
| 2025 | 3,094 |
| 2026 | 3,075 |
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All indicators for Băcani
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 | Băcani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băcani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.28 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 717 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,177 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,115 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 382.8 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,822 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.8 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,031 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băcani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.6 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,628 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băcani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 803 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 506 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băcani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.5 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,819 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.34 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,249 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Băcani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Băcani | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 133 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 509 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băcani
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 trade34 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage33 · 20.8%
- Construction16 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services15 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing8 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 18.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 15.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 15.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings14 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 6.3%
- Civil engineering9 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băcani?
Băcani has 3,075 residents (2026), ranking 1,529 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băcani?
Băcani covers 49.5 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Băcani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băcani went from 3,095 to 3,075, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Băcani?
Băcani is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.324, longitude 27.678.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Băcani?
In Băcani, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 34.8 m² (2025), ranking 3,031 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băcani?
In Băcani, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.65 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,815 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Băcani?
The nearest to Băcani are Perieni (5.4 km), Zorleni (8.7 km), Banca (8.7 km), Pogana (9.5 km), Iana (10 km).