Curtești: population and statistics
Curtești has a population of 6,764 (2026) across 57.7 km², or 117 people per km². It ranks 459 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +25.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,764 residents
- 57.7 km²
- 117 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Curtești ranks No. 9 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.89 km in Curtești, compared with an average of 4.53 km in Botoșani County and 4.84 km nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 32 ‰ in Curtești, compared with an average of 130 ‰ in Botoșani County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Curtești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (110 businesses).
Curtești in numbers
Where is Curtești?
Population of Curtești over time
Curtești had 5,386 residents in 2016 and 6,764 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,933 |
| 2022 | 5,980 |
| 2023 | 6,201 |
| 2024 | 6,461 |
| 2025 | 6,666 |
| 2026 | 6,764 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,087 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Botoșani (110,103 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Curtești
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 | Curtești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 121 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Curtești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.89 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,696 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.42 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 43 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,700 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 323 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 547.0 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 944 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.6 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 899 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.50 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 54 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Curtești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.01 km | 2.37 km | 6.17 km | ranked 740 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 92 m³ | 1,394 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 875 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Curtești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.2 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 806 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.96 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 955 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Curtești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,152 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Curtești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.0 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 342 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 223 ‰ | 265 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 603 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 494 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Curtești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.7 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,190 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Curtești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.15 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,083 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Curtești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,111 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Curtești
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 trade147 · 21.2%
- Transport and storage80 · 11.6%
- Construction72 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services63 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical60 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing51 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services37 · 5.3%
- Other service activities36 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)110 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)74 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities68 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines53 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings45 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities45 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities34 · 4.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy27 · 3.9%
- Rental and leasing activities27 · 3.9%
- Office administration and business support activities26 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Curtești?
Curtești has 6,764 residents (2026), ranking 459 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Curtești?
Curtești covers 57.7 km², with a density of 117 people per km².
Is the population of Curtești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Curtești went from 5,386 to 6,764, a change of +25.6%.
Where is Curtești?
Curtești is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.697, longitude 26.648.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Curtești?
In Curtești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.89 km (2025), ranking 2,696 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Curtești?
In Curtești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,111 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Curtești?
The nearest to Curtești are Botoșani (5.9 km), Corni (6.8 km), Cristești (9.5 km), Vlădeni (9.5 km), Stăuceni (11 km).