Mihălășeni: population and statistics
Mihălășeni has a population of 3,440 (2026) across 63.1 km², or 54.5 people per km². It ranks 1,309 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +49.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,440 residents
- 63.1 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Mihălășeni ranks No. 42 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 57.3 ‰ in Mihălășeni, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 302.0 ‰ in Mihălășeni, compared with an average of 442.3 ‰ in Botoșani County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Mihălășeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Mihălășeni in numbers
Where is Mihălășeni?
Population of Mihălășeni over time
Mihălășeni had 2,301 residents in 2016 and 3,440 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,635 |
| 2022 | 2,985 |
| 2023 | 3,690 |
| 2024 | 3,701 |
| 2025 | 3,612 |
| 2026 | 3,440 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,842 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ripiceni, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ștefănești (5,855 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Mihălășeni
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 | Mihălășeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,889 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57.3 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 7 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mihălășeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.39 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,012 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,351 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,039 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,366 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 302.0 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,119 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.9 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 648 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.91 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 407 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mihălășeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,076 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mihălășeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 19 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,116 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mihălășeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.2 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,169 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mihălășeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Mihălășeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mihălășeni
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 trade17 · 32.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 17.0%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 15.1%
- Construction5 · 9.4%
- Transport and storage5 · 9.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 24.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 17.0%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 15.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 11.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings4 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 7.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mihălășeni?
Mihălășeni has 3,440 residents (2026), ranking 1,309 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mihălășeni?
Mihălășeni covers 63.1 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Mihălășeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mihălășeni went from 2,301 to 3,440, a change of +49.5%.
Where is Mihălășeni?
Mihălășeni is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.903, longitude 27.098.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mihălășeni?
In Mihălășeni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 57.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 7 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mihălășeni?
In Mihălășeni, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 302.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,119 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Mihălășeni?
The nearest to Mihălășeni are Ripiceni (4.6 km), Dobârceni (6.7 km), Hănești (8.7 km), Manoleasa (9.9 km), Vlăsinești (14 km).