Dersca: population and statistics
Dersca has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 38.6 km², or 77.8 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 38.6 km²
- 78 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Dersca ranks No. 53 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.67 ‰ in Dersca, compared with an average of 0.71 ‰ in Botoșani County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.0 ‰ in Dersca, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Dersca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Dersca in numbers
Where is Dersca?
Population of Dersca over time
Dersca had 3,236 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,091 |
| 2022 | 3,046 |
| 2023 | 3,034 |
| 2024 | 3,018 |
| 2025 | 2,984 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,408 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mihăileni, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Siret (9,157 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Dersca
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 | Dersca | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,707 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dersca | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.33 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,362 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,768 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 453.5 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,980 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.6 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 301 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,388 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dersca | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.0 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,861 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.67 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,965 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dersca | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Dersca | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.67 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 42 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dersca | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 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: Dersca
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 trade21 · 26.2%
- Construction18 · 22.5%
- Transport and storage10 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing9 · 11.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.0%
- Administrative and support services3 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 22.5%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 20.0%
- Construction of buildings13 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 11.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 10.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 5.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 3.8%
- Civil engineering3 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dersca?
Dersca has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dersca?
Dersca covers 38.6 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Dersca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dersca went from 3,236 to 3,003, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Dersca?
Dersca is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.993, longitude 26.225.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dersca?
In Dersca, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.67 ‰ (2024), ranking 42 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dersca?
In Dersca, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,861 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Dersca?
The nearest to Dersca are Mihăileni (5.5 km), Hilișeu-Horia (5.5 km), Cândești (6.7 km), Lozna (7.0 km), Pomârla (9.1 km).