Drăgușeni (Botoșani County): population and statistics
Drăgușeni has a population of 4,746 (2026) across 57.2 km², or 83.0 people per km². It ranks 824 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +76.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,746 residents
- 57.2 km²
- 83 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Drăgușeni ranks No. 26 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.6 ‰ in Drăgușeni, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.3 ‰ in Drăgușeni, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Botoșani County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Drăgușeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (8 businesses).
Drăgușeni in numbers
Where is Drăgușeni?
Population of Drăgușeni over time
Drăgușeni had 2,696 residents in 2016 and 4,746 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,119 |
| 2022 | 5,081 |
| 2023 | 5,036 |
| 2024 | 4,976 |
| 2025 | 4,842 |
| 2026 | 4,746 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,006 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Știubieni, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săveni (7,746 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Drăgușeni
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 | Drăgușeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,128 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.3 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 185 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,100 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăgușeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.84 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,802 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,193 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,078 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 251.4 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,146 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 72.6 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 104 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăgușeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.6 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,119 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,947 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăgușeni | 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) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drăgușeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,498 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăgușeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.11 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 236 of 2,833 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăgușeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,943 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăgușeni
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 trade10 · 27.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 13.9%
- Transport and storage4 · 11.1%
- Construction3 · 8.3%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăgușeni?
Drăgușeni has 4,746 residents (2026), ranking 824 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăgușeni?
Drăgușeni covers 57.2 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Drăgușeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăgușeni went from 2,696 to 4,746, a change of +76.0%.
Where is Drăgușeni?
Drăgușeni is in Botoșani County. Latitude 48.037, longitude 26.820.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgușeni?
In Drăgușeni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,119 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgușeni?
In Drăgușeni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,128 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Drăgușeni?
The nearest to Drăgușeni are Știubieni (6.9 km), Mileanca (8.9 km), Adășeni (9.1 km), Avrămeni (9.6 km), Săveni (9.7 km).