Botoșani: population and statistics
Botoșani has a population of 110,103 (2026) across 41.3 km², or 2,667 people per km². It ranks 23 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 110,103 residents
- 41.3 km²
- 2,667 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Botoșani ranks No. 1 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.33 ‰ in Botoșani, compared with an average of 1.60 ‰ in Botoșani County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Botoșani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,660 businesses).
Botoșani in numbers
Where is Botoșani?
Population of Botoșani over time
Botoșani had 122,512 residents in 2016 and 110,103 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 118,364 |
| 2022 | 117,070 |
| 2023 | 115,455 |
| 2024 | 113,435 |
| 2025 | 111,560 |
| 2026 | 110,103 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “Population density”.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,782 football pitches.
- Its population density is 29.4 times the national average.
All indicators for Botoșani
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 | Botoșani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 543 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Botoșani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.23 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,409 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,102 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 45,397 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 23 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 412.3 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.95 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 666 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Botoșani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 km | 2.37 km | 6.17 km | ranked 929 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 314 m³ | 1,394 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 406 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Botoșani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.8 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.50 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,254 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Botoșani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 342 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 113 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Botoșani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 349 ‰ | 265 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 465 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 858 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Botoșani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.1 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 838 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.23 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,279 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Botoșani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.33 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 61 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.14 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 164 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Botoșani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 197 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 123 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Botoșani
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 trade2,037 · 21.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical1,085 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage883 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services848 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing806 · 8.4%
- Construction735 · 7.7%
- Other service activities587 · 6.1%
- Real estate537 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,660 · 17.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)995 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines684 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities672 · 7.0%
- Real estate activities537 · 5.6%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing466 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities454 · 4.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities446 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities422 · 4.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy416 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Botoșani?
Botoșani has 110,103 residents (2026), ranking 23 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Botoșani?
Botoșani covers 41.3 km², with a density of 2,667 people per km².
Is the population of Botoșani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Botoșani went from 122,512 to 110,103, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Botoșani?
Botoșani is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.749, longitude 26.669.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Botoșani?
In Botoșani, “Existing dwellings” stands at 45,397 (2025), ranking 23 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Botoșani?
In Botoșani, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.33 ‰ (2024), ranking 61 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Botoșani?
The nearest to Botoșani are Răchiți (5.3 km), Curtești (5.9 km), Stăuceni (8.7 km), Mihai Eminescu (9.2 km), Unțeni (10 km).