Coțușca: population and statistics
Coțușca has a population of 6,436 (2026) across 123.7 km², or 52.0 people per km². It ranks 499 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +30.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,436 residents
- 123.7 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Coțușca ranks No. 11 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 ‰ in Coțușca, compared with an average of 1.60 ‰ in Botoșani County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.0 ‰ in Coțușca, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Coțușca: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Coțușca in numbers
Where is Coțușca?
Population of Coțușca over time
Coțușca had 4,945 residents in 2016 and 6,436 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,252 |
| 2022 | 5,627 |
| 2023 | 5,760 |
| 2024 | 6,175 |
| 2025 | 6,527 |
| 2026 | 6,436 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,329 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mitoc, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Darabani (12,211 residents), 24 km away.
All indicators for Coțușca
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 | Coțușca | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Coțușca | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.00 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,052 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,334 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,394 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 670 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 372.0 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,907 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.1 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,543 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.31 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,755 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Coțușca | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.0 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,068 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,986 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Coțușca | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Coțușca | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.7 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,525 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Coțușca | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,761 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Coțușca | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Coțușca
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 trade35 · 26.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 14.4%
- Manufacturing16 · 12.1%
- Transport and storage16 · 12.1%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 8.3%
- Construction9 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 16.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 7.6%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 3.8%
- Construction of buildings5 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coțușca?
Coțușca has 6,436 residents (2026), ranking 499 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Coțușca?
Coțușca covers 123.7 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Coțușca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Coțușca went from 4,945 to 6,436, a change of +30.2%.
Where is Coțușca?
Coțușca is in Botoșani County. Latitude 48.134, longitude 26.901.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coțușca?
In Coțușca, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,761 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coțușca?
In Coțușca, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,068 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Coțușca?
The nearest to Coțușca are Mitoc (7.5 km), Adășeni (7.9 km), Rădăuți-Prut (10 km), Mileanca (12 km), Drăgușeni (12 km).