Nicșeni: population and statistics
Nicșeni has a population of 2,603 (2026) across 45.4 km², or 57.4 people per km². It ranks 1,845 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,603 residents
- 45.4 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Nicșeni ranks No. 58 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 22 ‰ in Nicșeni, compared with an average of 133 ‰ in Botoșani County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.3 ‰ in Nicșeni, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Nicșeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Nicșeni in numbers
Where is Nicșeni?
Population of Nicșeni over time
Nicșeni had 2,687 residents in 2016 and 2,603 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,609 |
| 2022 | 2,613 |
| 2023 | 2,616 |
| 2024 | 2,616 |
| 2025 | 2,628 |
| 2026 | 2,603 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,353 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Roma, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Răchiți (5,460 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Nicșeni
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 | Nicșeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,268 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 688 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nicșeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.54 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,214 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,270 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,934 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 487.9 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,548 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.7 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,359 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.69 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 449 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nicșeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.3 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,952 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.54 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,113 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nicșeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 22 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,081 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Nicșeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Nicșeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nicșeni
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 trade20 · 26.7%
- Construction10 · 13.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services7 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.7%
- Transport and storage5 · 6.7%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management3 · 4.0%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 20.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 16.0%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 13.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings7 · 9.3%
- Civil engineering4 · 5.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities4 · 5.3%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery3 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nicșeni?
Nicșeni has 2,603 residents (2026), ranking 1,845 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nicșeni?
Nicșeni covers 45.4 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Nicșeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nicșeni went from 2,687 to 2,603, a change of −3.1%.
Where is Nicșeni?
Nicșeni is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.867, longitude 26.648.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nicșeni?
In Nicșeni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,081 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nicșeni?
In Nicșeni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,952 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Nicșeni?
The nearest to Nicșeni are Roma (5.4 km), Dimăcheni (6.4 km), Răchiți (8.3 km), Ungureni (9.3 km), Unțeni (11 km).