Mihai Eminescu: population and statistics
Mihai Eminescu has a population of 9,229 (2026) across 87.0 km², or 106 people per km². It ranks 298 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +17.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,229 residents
- 87.0 km²
- 106 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Mihai Eminescu ranks No. 6 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.1 in Mihai Eminescu, compared with an average of 2.9 per 10,000 inh. in Botoșani County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.79 ‰ in Mihai Eminescu, compared with an average of 1.50 ‰ in Botoșani County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Mihai Eminescu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (161 businesses).
Mihai Eminescu in numbers
Where is Mihai Eminescu?
Population of Mihai Eminescu over time
Mihai Eminescu had 7,879 residents in 2016 and 9,229 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,435 |
| 2022 | 8,573 |
| 2023 | 8,726 |
| 2024 | 8,933 |
| 2025 | 9,123 |
| 2026 | 9,229 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,186 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vlădeni, 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Mihai Eminescu
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 | Mihai Eminescu | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,025 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mihai Eminescu | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.00 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,515 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.79 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 41 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,378 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 246 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 474.4 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,717 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.3 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 545 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.08 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 63 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mihai Eminescu | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.10 km | 2.37 km | 6.17 km | ranked 824 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 233 m³ | 1,394 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 576 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mihai Eminescu | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.0 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.71 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,099 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mihai Eminescu | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 145 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mihai Eminescu | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 562 ‰ | 265 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 338 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 932 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mihai Eminescu | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.1 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,720 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.03 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,329 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mihai Eminescu | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,937 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mihai Eminescu | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,061 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mihai Eminescu
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 trade224 · 20.0%
- Construction120 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing115 · 10.2%
- Transport and storage107 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical100 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services96 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services67 · 6.0%
- Other service activities50 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)161 · 14.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)139 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities110 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines80 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings71 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities64 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities56 · 5.0%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing54 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering51 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities51 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mihai Eminescu?
Mihai Eminescu has 9,229 residents (2026), ranking 298 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mihai Eminescu?
Mihai Eminescu covers 87.0 km², with a density of 106 people per km².
Is the population of Mihai Eminescu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mihai Eminescu went from 7,879 to 9,229, a change of +17.1%.
Where is Mihai Eminescu?
Mihai Eminescu is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.767, longitude 26.550.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mihai Eminescu?
In Mihai Eminescu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,061 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mihai Eminescu?
In Mihai Eminescu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.79 ‰ (2025), ranking 41 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Mihai Eminescu?
The nearest to Mihai Eminescu are Vlădeni (6.9 km), Bucecea (8.7 km), Leorda (9.0 km), Botoșani (9.2 km), Răchiți (10 km).