Mihăileni (Botoșani County): population and statistics
Mihăileni has a population of 2,459 (2026) across 29.1 km², or 84.4 people per km². It ranks 1,944 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,459 residents
- 29.1 km²
- 84 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Mihăileni ranks No. 62 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.22 ‰ in Mihăileni, compared with an average of 0.36 ‰ in Botoșani County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.1 ‰ in Mihăileni, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Botoșani County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Mihăileni: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (15 businesses).
Mihăileni in numbers
Where is Mihăileni?
Population of Mihăileni over time
Mihăileni had 2,663 residents in 2016 and 2,459 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,564 |
| 2022 | 2,549 |
| 2023 | 2,527 |
| 2024 | 2,515 |
| 2025 | 2,506 |
| 2026 | 2,459 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,083 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cândești, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Siret (9,157 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Mihăileni
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 | Mihăileni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,024 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 458 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mihăileni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.22 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,448 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,373 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,748 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 558.4 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 853 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 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mihăileni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.6 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,286 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.22 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,379 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mihăileni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Mihăileni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.63 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 295 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.22 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 61 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mihăileni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mihăileni
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 trade25 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage17 · 15.0%
- Construction12 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services10 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 8.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 13.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 10.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 7.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings6 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering6 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mihăileni?
Mihăileni has 2,459 residents (2026), ranking 1,944 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mihăileni?
Mihăileni covers 29.1 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Mihăileni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mihăileni went from 2,663 to 2,459, a change of −7.7%.
Where is Mihăileni?
Mihăileni is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.965, longitude 26.164.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mihăileni?
In Mihăileni, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.22 ‰ (2024), ranking 61 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mihăileni?
In Mihăileni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,024 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Mihăileni?
The nearest to Mihăileni are Cândești (4.4 km), Dersca (5.5 km), Grămești (6.7 km), Siret (7.9 km), Lozna (8.7 km).