Bălușeni: population and statistics
Bălușeni has a population of 4,716 (2026) across 70.4 km², or 67.0 people per km². It ranks 831 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,716 residents
- 70.4 km²
- 67 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Bălușeni ranks No. 28 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.5% in Bălușeni, compared with an average of 1.5% in Botoșani County and 2.0% nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.8 ‰ in Bălușeni, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Bălușeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Bălușeni in numbers
Where is Bălușeni?
Population of Bălușeni over time
Bălușeni had 5,072 residents in 2016 and 4,716 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,884 |
| 2022 | 4,803 |
| 2023 | 4,766 |
| 2024 | 4,727 |
| 2025 | 4,750 |
| 2026 | 4,716 |
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All indicators for Bălușeni
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 | Bălușeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălușeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.82 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,289 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.12 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 902 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,086 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 435 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 654.4 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 394 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.2 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălușeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.8 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,820 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.91 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălușeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bălușeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.1 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,107 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bălușeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălușeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălușeni
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 trade33 · 20.0%
- Transport and storage21 · 12.7%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 10.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 9.7%
- Construction15 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing12 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 10.9%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 9.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings9 · 5.5%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing9 · 5.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities8 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălușeni?
Bălușeni has 4,716 residents (2026), ranking 831 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălușeni?
Bălușeni covers 70.4 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Bălușeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălușeni went from 5,072 to 4,716, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Bălușeni?
Bălușeni is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.680, longitude 26.802.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Bălușeni?
In Bălușeni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.5% (2026), ranking 2,890 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălușeni?
In Bălușeni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,820 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Bălușeni?
The nearest to Bălușeni are Stăuceni (5.5 km), Cristești (6.9 km), Blândești (7.0 km), Coșula (9.1 km), Copălău (9.7 km).