Păltiniș (Botoșani County): population and statistics
Păltiniș has a population of 6,091 (2026) across 75.5 km², or 80.6 people per km². It ranks 549 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +98.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,091 residents
- 75.5 km²
- 81 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Păltiniș ranks No. 14 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.3 ‰ in Păltiniș, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Botoșani County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.9 ‰ in Păltiniș, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Păltiniș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Păltiniș in numbers
Where is Păltiniș?
Population of Păltiniș over time
Păltiniș had 3,070 residents in 2016 and 6,091 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,353 |
| 2022 | 4,662 |
| 2023 | 5,263 |
| 2024 | 5,960 |
| 2025 | 6,303 |
| 2026 | 6,091 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,578 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Darabani (12,211 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Păltiniș
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 | Păltiniș | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,157 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 16 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,978 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Păltiniș | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.33 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,384 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,462 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 651 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 404.2 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,621 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 82.7 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 22 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.99 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,147 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Păltiniș | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.9 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,117 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,004 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Păltiniș | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 21 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,092 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Păltiniș | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1.6 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,617 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Păltiniș | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Păltiniș | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,129 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Păltiniș
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 trade19 · 28.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 13.6%
- Transport and storage9 · 13.6%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing5 · 7.6%
- Other service activities4 · 6.1%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 4.5%
- Administrative and support services3 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 25.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 15.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 10.6%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 9.1%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 6.1%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 4.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods3 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Păltiniș?
Păltiniș has 6,091 residents (2026), ranking 549 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Păltiniș?
Păltiniș covers 75.5 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Păltiniș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Păltiniș went from 3,070 to 6,091, a change of +98.4%.
Where is Păltiniș?
Păltiniș is in Botoșani County. Latitude 48.218, longitude 26.647.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păltiniș?
In Păltiniș, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,157 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păltiniș?
In Păltiniș, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,117 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Păltiniș?
The nearest to Păltiniș are Darabani (5.6 km), Concești (8.5 km), Viișoara (9.2 km), Rădăuți-Prut (13 km), Hudești (14 km).