Coșula: population and statistics
Coșula has a population of 3,090 (2026) across 48.6 km², or 63.6 people per km². It ranks 1,522 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,090 residents
- 48.6 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Coșula ranks No. 51 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.7 ‰ in Coșula, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 8.1 m³ in Coșula, compared with an average of 20.2 m³ in Botoșani County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Coșula: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Coșula in numbers
Where is Coșula?
Population of Coșula over time
Coșula had 3,145 residents in 2016 and 3,090 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,220 |
| 2022 | 3,186 |
| 2023 | 3,162 |
| 2024 | 3,167 |
| 2025 | 3,106 |
| 2026 | 3,090 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,808 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Copălău, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cristești (4,812 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Coșula
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 | Coșula | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 329 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Coșula | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.95 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,063 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,302 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,876 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 421.4 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,415 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.9 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,335 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.62 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 794 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Coșula | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.7 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,012 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,983 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Coșula | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Coșula | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.1 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,452 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.72 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 702 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Coșula | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Coșula | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Coșula
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 trade17 · 27.9%
- Manufacturing9 · 14.8%
- Construction7 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage7 · 11.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 8.2%
- Other service activities5 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services3 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 16.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 11.5%
- Construction of buildings6 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 6.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods4 · 6.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products3 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of furniture3 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coșula?
Coșula has 3,090 residents (2026), ranking 1,522 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Coșula?
Coșula covers 48.6 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Coșula growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Coșula went from 3,145 to 3,090, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Coșula?
Coșula is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.599, longitude 26.788.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coșula?
In Coșula, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,012 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Coșula?
In Coșula, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 8.1 m³ (2025), ranking 2,452 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Coșula?
The nearest to Coșula are Copălău (5.4 km), Cristești (5.7 km), Flămânzi (7.4 km), Bălușeni (9.1 km), Frumușica (9.7 km).